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Tobías Reinhart made his debut with Universidad de Chile. He started and played the full 90 minutes in the 2-1 victory over Palestino at the National Stadium. His debut occurred less than a week after joining the training sessions at the Blue Sports Center and added an option to a zone where Fernando Gago will have to make decisions in the upcoming matches. After the match, the coach explained why he decided to use the Argentine midfielder immediately. "I know Tobías since I was analyzing him. I talked to him, he was very eager to play, and I think it was the right moment to debut, so I am very happy for him," he said. "He trained very well during the week. I understood that playing at home and getting minutes would be important. He was working at a good pace, had a good preseason. That's why I decided he should play," he added. Reinhart's presence against Palestino was also determined by the absences that Universidad de Chile had in the midfield. Lucas Barrera, who had been a starter, was suspended, while Israel Poblete is injured. Until now, one of the formulas used by the coach involved Charles Aránguiz and Barrera in the midfield. The 20-year-old midfielder had started from the first minute in the victories against Audax Italiano and Huachipato and was one of the young players Gago gave continuity to since his arrival. Reinhart's addition...

In the premises of the Ministry of Women and Gender Equality, the head of the department, Judith Marín, received a group of female deputies who are members of the Women's Committee of the Chamber of Deputies, with whom she set the priorities for the legislative agenda for the coming months. The meeting was attended by deputies Ximena Naranjo, Valentina Becerra, and Sara Concha, who, along with the minister, reviewed various initiatives related to co-responsibility and violence against women. Among the projects discussed was the processing of Universal Crèche, an initiative that seeks to expand access to this benefit to promote women's participation in the workforce. Additionally, Marín emphasized that a bill will be introduced to strengthen the consequences for non-compliance with protective measures in cases of gender-based violence. "For us, it is extremely important to work in an articulated manner with the Legislative Power, and in this meeting, we shared with the parliamentarians what our priorities will be in the short and medium term," the minister stated. In this regard, she assured that the "focus" of the ministry "is on responding to women's urgent needs in violence prevention, co-responsibility, and better conditions for their economic autonomy." Regarding this, Deputy Becerra emphasized that these are "concerns we have always had, but being able to work on them hand in hand with ...

The Regional Presidential Delegation of Antofagasta announced that classes for Tuesday, August 11, were suspended as a preventive measure for educational establishments throughout the region, due to the current preventive early alert for the meteorological event affecting the territory. Delegate Katherine López informed of the decision after the Disaster Risk Management Committee (Cogrid) held this morning, convened to address the meteorological event that is affecting and will intensify its effects in the region over the coming hours. Along with this, she stated that "all types of activities related to sports and tourism have been suspended. We reiterate the call to maintain direct communication with the relevant authorities." "Therefore, the decision has already been made today to suspend classes throughout the region for tomorrow, August 11," López affirmed. The measure applies to municipal, subsidized private, and private educational establishments, covering various types of educational facilities in the region. It is worth noting that the system announced by the Chilean Meteorological Directorate (DMC) maintains an alert for moderate to heavy rains in sectors of the Antofagasta and Atacama regions, as well as the mountain and pre-mountain areas of the Vicuña commune in Coquimbo. In addition, warnings for...

The countdown is advancing for the next time change of the year, corresponding to the second modification in the clocks of 2026, which this time will mark the return of daylight saving time. It is worth remembering that the current winter schedule applies in most of the national territory, but it was pending to know how the measure would continue after the expiration of Supreme Decree 224, which outlined the changes in this matter from 2022 until the first half of 2026. However, the new Decree 98 is now available, indicating the upcoming modifications to the clocks that should be applied from the second half of this year until 2029. When is the time change The next time change in most of Chile is this Saturday, September 5, when at 11:59 PM the clock should be moved forward by 60 minutes, to 1:00 AM on Sunday, September 6. Meanwhile, in Rapa Nui and Isla Salas y Gómez, the time change will occur from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Saturday, September 5. Additionally, the regulation indicates that daylight saving time will be maintained indefinitely in the regions of Aysén and Magallanes. The next summer configuration will be in effect until Saturday, April 3, 2026, when it will revert to winter time. This is specified in Decree 98, which states the following: “Starting from 24 hours on the first Saturday of September 2026 and until 24 hours…

The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) reported that the agency has an active technical team to monitor and coordinate preventive actions in response to the meteorological system affecting the northern region of the country, with special attention to the areas between Arica and Parinacota and Coquimbo. Senapred's national director, Alicia Cebrián, explained that the scenario includes snowfall, winds, thunderstorms, and precipitation with a high zero-degree isotherm, a condition that could cause rain in areas where solid precipitation usually occurs, thereby increasing the risk of stream activations and landslides. "We started this day with a new technical team to continue supervising the preparedness actions that have been implemented since last Thursday by the regions between Arica and Parinacota and Coquimbo," Cebrián stated. The authority explained that the high zero-degree isotherm is one of the main concerns because the rain could reach mountain and pre-mountain areas. "This means it will rain in areas where snow usually falls, which could activate streams, generating potential landslides," she warned. Alerts and monitoring in the northern zone The Chilean Meteorological Directorate (DMC) maintains an alert for moderate to heavy rain in areas of the Antofagasta and Atacama regions, in addition to the mountain ranges...

This Monday marked the start of the eighth day of formalization in the Sartor case, a session in which Michael Clark's defense, one of the eleven accused, will present for four hours. In the first part of his presentation, lawyer Bernardo Rosenberg attempted to separate Clark from the financial group: the lawyer stated that Clark is not a partner of Sartor, he had no powers, phone, or corporate email. He also argued that the origin of the case dates back to 2016 and 2017, a critical period during which 30 billion pesos disappeared. The partners and the core of Sartor actively participated in the allocation of the funds, a "circle of trust" in which his client did not participate. In his view, the Public Prosecutor's Office concluded that all Sartor directors "had abusively exercised powers to dispose of the assets of the funds, to obligate them, and to carry out acts contrary to the interests of the contributors, with full knowledge of the harm," however, he countered, "criminal participation is not presumed by the position. Dolo is not constructed by organic membership." Along those lines, he explained that the powers that allowed signing contracts, committing assets, signing promissory notes, credit extensions, conducting operations, and executing transfers, "were held by class A attorneys-in-fact, not by my client." Thus, it was detailed that for 2021, 2022, and 2023, the class A attorneys-in-fact of Asesorías e Inversiones Sartor were Pedro Pablo Larraín, Carlos Larraín, A…

The Chilean Meteorological Directorate (DMC) issued four alerts for the northern part of the country. A phenomenon similar to the one that occurred in July with the storm could bring risky amounts of rain to the Atacama, Antofagasta, Tarapacá, Coquimbo, and even Arica regions. The event involves an upper-level trough expected between Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th of August, which, according to Meteochile's forecast, could bring moderate to heavy rainfall and wind, and along with a high zero-degree isotherm, could make the scenario even more dangerous. Meteorologists predict up to 85 millimeters of water falling in just two days. Alert in northern Chile for risky rains According to Megatiempo meteorologist Jaime Leyton, during this event, intense precipitation would be concentrated in the Atacama Region, particularly in the provinces of Huasco and Copiapó. In these areas, the combination of heavy rain with a high zero-degree isotherm could pose risks to residents. Meanwhile, Meteored meteorologist Viviana Urbina warned that these conditions require people to prepare "to receive abundant rains, which would activate streams, possibly isolate sectors due to road closures, as well as gusty winds and electrical activity." Therefore, following Meteochile's alerts, Senapred also issued a series of alerts...

Journalist José Antonio Neme referred, on his morning television program on Mega, to the crash he was involved in on Friday night in Las Condes. Around 11:25 p.m. on Friday, August 7, at the intersection of Alonso de Córdova with Los Militares, the vehicle driven by the television personality collided with a motorcycle driven by a Venezuelan citizen. Neme was warned and could be summoned to testify as part of the investigation opened by the Metropolitan East Prosecutor's Office. “There are people who believe that I am a scoundrel” “Life is super fragile. Life is fragile for Héctor (the motorcyclist), for me. Everything can change at any moment and anyone can be at the center of critical evaluation,” reflected the host of Mucho Gusto. The journalist made an assessment regarding the media impact of what happened to him, assuring that it was an accident. “There are people who believe that I am a scoundrel, others assume it was an accident, and I accept all those opinions,” he said. The host said he visited the motorcyclist over the weekend and said he was “stable, but in a complex condition,” after suffering multiple fractures in one leg that “will require him to undergo surgery during the week.” “He was calm, (he said) it was an accident, it will be investigated, and we stayed in contact to see all the legal and financial issues that need to be addressed...”

The electricity company Enel announced a series of scheduled power outages for specific areas of the Metropolitan Region. According to the company, through its website, these are supply interruptions to be carried out for a few hours, with the aim of carrying out work in the affected area. Communes with scheduled power outage These are the communes with scheduled power outages on Monday, August 10: Vitacura: from 10:00 to 18:00 hours. Las Condes: from 10:00 to 17:00 hours. Providencia: from 11:00 to 17:00 hours. Ñuñoa: from 11:00 to 17:00 hours. Santiago: from 11:30 to 14:30 hours. Quinta Normal: from 9:30 to 12:30 hours. San Miguel: from 10:00 to 16:00 hours in the area marked in green. The blue area will have a scheduled outage on Tuesday from 9:00 to 17:00 hours. Macul: from 9:30 to 15:30 hours. La Granja: from 9:15 to 15:30 hours. The complete map of scheduled work can be found at this link, where ongoing outages are shown in green, while future interruptions are marked in blue. In case of potential service interruptions, Enel can be contacted through the following channels: Via the official WhatsApp, at the number +56994447606, where emergencies can be reported and information requested. Enel Clientes Chile app, available for free download in Google Play, App Store, and AppGal…

After 18 days, the government of President José Antonio Kast appointed Sebastián Vallebona as the new Undersecretary of Finance. Sebastián Vallebona takes over the position left vacant by Juan Pablo Rodríguez on July 23. Rodríguez resigned from the position after testing positive in a drug test conducted as part of the controls carried out by the Executive. However, the former undersecretary challenged the results of that exam and the work of the laboratory responsible, and after leaving the position, he underwent other tests that yielded negative results. Nevertheless, the government decided not to reinstate him as undersecretary. During Rodríguez's departure and the official appointment of his replacement, Tomás Bunster Bustamante, the coordinator of economic regulation and chief advisor at the Ministry of Finance, assumed as acting undersecretary of that department. Regarding the new undersecretary, Vallebona previously served as coordinator of tax policies at the Ministry of Finance. Vallebona is a lawyer from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, holds a master's degree in Law, LLM UC with a specialization in tax law from the same university, and has an advanced LLM in international tax law from Leiden University, Netherlands. From the Ministry of Finance, it was also highlighted that Sebastián Vallebona is a professor of tax law at the Faculty of Law of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, and a professor of Taxation In…

A new weather forecast predicts a rainier-than-usual scenario for much of Chile in the coming months. This is an update of the medium-range forecast model from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), which projects above-average precipitation for August, September, and October 2026. According to Pamela Henríquez, meteorologist at Meteored, the new model output shows a favorable signal for accumulations exceeding the climatology in a band covering parts of the North Chico, the central zone, and part of the center-south. "The signal appears during the three months, but becomes more extensive and marked during September and October," explains the specialist. How will August be? For August, the model concentrates positive anomalies mainly between Coquimbo and Valparaíso, extending towards La Araucanía, with more prominent values in mountain and center-south sectors. The projection favors accumulations between 5 and more than 30 millimeters above usual values in some areas. However, Henríquez warns that this type of forecast does not allow for determining which locations will receive each episode or when they will occur. The difference from the averages also depends on the zone. For August, for example, the normal range reaches between 23 and 50 mm in Quinta Normal, while in Curicó it ranges between 38 and 119 mm. In Concepción, meanwhile, the climatology is located…

University of Chile smiles again in the Primera League. For the third consecutive match, the blues celebrate with a victory. This Sunday, Palestino joined Audax Italiano and Huachipato as victims at the start of this second round. At the National Stadium, the laypeople showcased one of their best versions to beat the Arabs 2-1. The star was Eduardo Vargas, who scored for the third consecutive match. In that vein, the performance in Ñuñoa was special: Turboman reached 100 matches with the club. As a result, in the post-match statements, the native of Renca expressed his pride in his centenary with the shirt of the Romantic Traveler. "These three points are very important, we keep adding and we still have to keep improving to fight at the top. Happy to complete my 100 matches here, in this beautiful club. I am proud because I try to leave the best of myself in every game, running and fighting even if things don't go well. That's what matters," he said. In that tone, the second top scorer in history with La Roja left an important message. "I don't have to prove anything to anyone, I want to leave my name at the top in this club," he concluded. Gago's assessment On the technical side, Fernando Gago addressed the course of the match. "Overall, it was a good game. In the second half, we rushed the last pass a little knowing that they were one-on-one. We had options to finish better...

University of Chile manages to detach itself from the external noise generated by the turmoil at Azul Azul. Fernando Gago's team demonstrated this once again on Sunday, beating Palestino 2-1 in a key match in the fight for second place in the table. Although the mathematics allow for dreaming of something more, the reality is that the chance of Chile 2 is more realistic than fighting for the crown with the runaway Colo Colo. U entered the pitch at the National Stadium 15 points behind the Cacique, who had defeated Unión La Calera in the previous round. Additionally, they knew of Católica's victory over Cobresal, which displaced them on goal difference. So, the mission for the Blues was to maintain the good streak. They are undefeated at home in the Primera League. The main novelty of Gago was the debut as a starter of Tobías Reinhart, his recent addition. He played in the center, occupying the position previously used by Lucas Barrera. Besides contributing to midfield control, he also dared to shoot from outside the area. He passed the first assessment, although it is premature to judge the Argentine. U's performance had similarities to what they did last weekend against Huachipato, in the sense of establishing clear dominance. However, the difference was that against the Arabs, they managed to break the deadlock sooner. Pressing from the start, they cornered Palestino in their territory. They didn't give them the ball. The Laicos moved to create spaces and thus stay...

The weather seems relentless and days with very low temperatures are still forecasted. A perfect scenario for respiratory viruses to continue spreading, which is why vaccination figures against influenza remain a concern, especially because there are groups and geographic areas that are more unprotected than others. The immunization process — which began on March 1 — has achieved an overall progress of 78.49% of the target population, still not reaching the 80% threshold set by health authorities for the arrival of the harshest winter period, which has already been experienced in anticipation of the second peak that usually occurs each year. However, at the same time, certain groups are further from that goal. For example, children between six months and five years have a coverage of 63%, and people over 60 years old have 62.24%. The coverage of this last segment means that just over six out of ten people belonging to this target group have already received the corresponding vaccine. According to a report prepared by CIPEM (UDD–Los Héroes) and CIPS UDD, this amounts to 2,563,797 vaccinated individuals out of a target population of 4,119,061. To reach the ideal ministerial coverage goal of 85%, 937,405 more older adults still need to be vaccinated. In this scenario, the executive director of CIPS UDD and former Deputy Secretary of Public Health in Piñera II, Paula Daza, warns that “the truth is that these figures are mu…

American actor Leonardo DiCaprio made an international call this Sunday to protect the Pehuenche frog or spiny-chested toad (Alsodes pehuenche), a species listed as Critically Endangered, amid controversy over the Los Cóndores–Río Diamante electrical interconnection project promoted by Enel Generación Chile, which involves intervening in mountainous sectors of Alto Maule. Through a post on Instagram, in which he tagged the Chilean Herpetology Network, DiCaprio stated that there are "fewer than 1,000 Pehuenche spiny frogs in the wild" and argued that the project's next environmental assessment milestone could put the amphibian under even greater pressure. The star of The Wolf of Wall Street assured that "the Chilean government could approve on Monday a catastrophic plan that destroys the heart of its only known habitat." He also detailed that the species "does not exist anywhere else on Earth except in the Pehuenche Valley, in the high Andes of Chile and Argentina," which—he said—makes protecting its habitat a conservation priority. See this post on Instagram A post shared by Leonardo DiCaprio (@leonardodicaprio) The post directly targets the binational electrical transmission project, which he identifies as one of the main threats currently facing the species. "This initiative is led by…

Minute by minute University of Chile 0-0 Palestino Update the report here Palestino's starting lineup STARTING ELEVEN ⚔️ This is the XI of the Baisanos to face University of Chile ✅#LigaDePrimera • #TodoUnPueblo 🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/TLtBh8ckyY — Club Deportivo Palestino (@CDPalestinoSADP) August 9, 2026 The big news from U Fernando Gago surprises with some changes in the starting lineup. Argentine Tobias Reinhart will make his official debut after arriving as a reinforcement in this transfer market. He will replace the suspended Lucas Barrera. On the other hand, Matías Zaldivia reappears in the back after a long absence in place of Bianneider Tamayo. University of Chile's starting lineup The Starting XI of the Romantic Traveler to face Palestino, at the National Stadium, for Matchday 18 of the #LigaDePrimeraMercadoLibre 🔵🔴 pic.twitter.com/IwhKs33mKp — Universidad de Chile (@udechile) August 9, 2026 Welcome! We begin a new broadcast together with El Deportivo of the newspaper La Tercera. On this occasion, we bring you the match between Universidad de Chile and Palestino, for Matchday 18 of the First League.

The Chilean Meteorological Directorate (DMC) forecasted low temperatures, wind, and precipitation that will precede the arrival of a new frontal system expected for Thursday in the central region of the country. DMC meteorologist Arnaldo Zúñiga told La Tercera that the approaching phenomenon could, according to current projections, cover from the Valparaíso Region to southern Los Lagos. The meteorologist emphasized that although the name may seem alarming, the predicted "extratropical cyclone" is merely a common frontal system, that is, a phenomenon formed by the meeting of air masses with different characteristics. According to Meteored's projections, the front would begin to be felt on Thursday in Biobío and Maule and would subsequently move toward the central zone. For Friday, a greater intensity of precipitation is projected, with amounts that could range between 30 and 50 millimeters in Ñuble and Biobío. Models also suggest the possibility of a new low-pressure system during the weekend that could reinforce the precipitation between Valparaíso and Maule. Additionally, Zúñiga anticipated that the system could bring winds of up to 70 kilometers per hour in coastal sectors from Biobío to Chiloé. Low temperatures The start of the week will be marked by low temperatures due to the passage of a high-pressure center of polar origin. Minimum temperatures are forecasted to fluctuate between...

The Chamber of Deputies will vote this Monday, August 10, on the three vetoes presented by President José Antonio Kast to the National Reconstruction and Economic and Social Development Law project, also known as the mega-reform, after the Senate approved the initiative. The Executive's objections are of a suppressive nature and seek to eliminate three provisions incorporated during the process: the right to financial forgetfulness for debts, the prohibition of charging interest on interest, usury, and the adjustments aimed at guaranteeing payment within 30 days for SMEs. The vetoes were analyzed on Wednesday by the Finance Committee of the Chamber, chaired by Republican Deputy Agustín Romero. The body recommended their approval by 10 votes in favor and three against, with support from parliamentarians of the UDI, RN, Republicans, and Libertarians, as well as Priscilla Castillo (DC) and Juan Marcelo Valenzuela (PDG). Finance Minister Jorge Quiroz then stated that, although the provisions the Executive intends to eliminate may have good intentions, "in practice, each of them tends to produce rather adverse and counterproductive results." After the vote on Monday, the Senate would address the vetoes during the week. To insist on the originally approved provisions despite presidential rejection, Congress requires two-thirds of its members: 103 deputies and 33 senators. If this threshold is not reached…

After several weeks marked by frontal systems, the Government declared the Los Lagos Region as an affected zone by catastrophe, a measure that will allow the use of extraordinary tools to respond to the damages recorded in the most affected communes. The decision was formalized through Supreme Decree No. 122 of the Ministry of the Interior, already published in the Official Gazette, and extends to Los Lagos a declaration that previously included Atacama, Coquimbo, Valparaíso, Metropolitan, O’Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Biobío, La Araucanía, and Los Ríos. In this way, Los Lagos joins other 10 regions under this condition, after technical reports and field surveys showed that the damages caused by the meteorological events have prolonged and reached different points of the region. The regional presidential delegate, Cristian Palma, explained that the determination will allow mobilizing "emergency resources exclusively for the communes that have been directly affected by the succession of these frontal systems in recent weeks." Resources will be focused on affected communes Palma emphasized that the declaration does not mean that all communes in Los Lagos will automatically receive additional resources, but rather enables extraordinary mechanisms for those territories where an impact is verified. "I want to be very clear, we are still in a scenario of narrow..."

An operation carried out by the Investigations Police (PDI) in the Esperanza neighborhood, in Puente Alto, resulted in 21 arrests and the seizure of more than four kilograms of drugs, following an investigation focused on a structure that, according to the police, was mostly composed of members of the same family group. The procedure was carried out by detectives from the Zero Territorial Model Team (MT Zero) of the Criminal Investigation Brigade (Bicrim) Puente Alto, in coordination with the Metropolitan South Prosecutor's Office, and involved the search of 14 homes investigated for drug trafficking. According to the information provided, among those detained are 11 men and 10 women. "After a long-standing investigation conducted by detectives in the MT group of the Puente Alto Criminal Investigation Brigade and in coordination with the Metropolitan South Prosecutor's Office, an intervention operation was carried out in the Esperanza neighborhood in the Puente Alto commune, where 21 people were detained for violating Law 20,000," said Subprefect Lucas Riroroko, head of Bicrim Puente Alto. During the searches, just over four kilograms of drugs were seized, including cocaine hydrochloride, base cocaine, cannabis, and ketamine. According to Subprefect Riroroko, the seized amount is equivalent to about 20,000 doses that were removed from the market. The PDI estimated the sale value of the substances...

The president of the National Libertarian Party (PNL), Johannes Kaiser, supported the bill presented by officialist deputies that aims to suspend the Karin law for a period of five years, which is focused on the prevention, investigation, and sanctioning of harassment and workplace violence. The approval of the mega-reform paved the way for the right to venture into new areas within Congress. Thus, a group of deputies from the PNL, Republicans, Chile Vamos, and the Party of the People (PDG) presented last Thursday a proposal for the temporary suspension of the effects of the Karin law for five years. In response to this legislative offensive, Kaiser pointed out that "there are times when one doubts the good faith of those operating in politics," because the suspension of the regulation "is due to its correction and so that the labor department can complete the processing of tens of thousands of complaints that have been waiting for years for a resolution." "The idea is that within the period, and if the government wants, it can do so in 3 months, the law be reformed so that it functions for what it was created and not to resolve all kinds of more or less far-fetched disputes," added the libertarian leader. Kaiser stated that "there is no right-wing or left-wing politician I have spoken to in the last year about this issue who does not acknowledge that the law is a mess. Now, to avoid taking responsibility for the disaster caused, they prefer to appear as the "defenders...

Senapred maintains the regional Preventive Early Warning alert for a meteorological event in Atacama, amid various forecasts that include moderate to strong winds, precipitation, and probable thunderstorms over the coming days in northern parts of the country. A weather alert for moderate to strong winds, associated with a jet stream condition, estimates speeds between 80 and 100 km/h in the Atacama mountain range until the night of Monday, August 10. The same forecast included the Antofagasta mountain range, where winds of between 80 and 100 km/h were estimated for Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8. Additionally, there is a forecast of moderate to heavy precipitation with a high zero isotherm in Atacama, from Tuesday morning, August 11, to Wednesday night, August 12. For the Coastal Mountain Range and valley sectors, between 10 and 20 millimeters of precipitation are estimated for both Tuesday and Wednesday. The same amounts are projected for the Pampa, while in the Precordillera, between 30 and 40 millimeters are expected during Tuesday and between 20 and 30 millimeters on Wednesday. Probable thunderstorms Another weather warning issued on Saturday, August 8, warns of probable thunderstorms, also associated with an upper-level trough, from the afternoon of Monday, August 10, to the night of Wednesday, August 12. The phenomenon affects sectors of Arica and Parinacota, specifically the Precordillera…

During the current day, earthquakes of varying intensity have been recorded in different parts of the country. However, most movements are imperceptible because Chile is located at the boundary of the Nazca and South American tectonic plates, whose movements produce vibrations in the Earth's crust. For safety reasons, it is important to stay informed about recent tremors recorded in the country, a task carried out by the National Seismological Center of the University of Chile. Earthquake today, Sunday, August 9 in Chile These are the earthquakes reported by Seismology: 04:46 hours Magnitude 3.1 earthquake, occurred 15 km southwest of Cobquecura and at a depth of 22 km. 02:38 hours Magnitude 3.3 earthquake, occurred 49 km west of Mina Collahuasi and at a depth of 109 km. 01:18 hours Magnitude 3.0 earthquake, occurred 59 km west of Cuya and at a depth of 19 km. 01:04 hours Magnitude 3.0 earthquake, occurred 32 km east of Sierra Gorda and at a depth of 90 km. What to do in case of an earthquake The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) provided some recommendations on how to act during a significant seismic event. These are the suggestions provided by Senapred: Stay calm and find a seismic protection spot. Protect yourself under a sturdy object. If not possible, stay beside the same object. Cut the en…

Three weeks ago, the TVN board sent a letter to President José Antonio Kast accompanied by a report detailing the current financial situation of the public channel and the limited time it has to develop a plan to survive. The board, now chaired by lawyer and professor at the Faculty of Communications at the Catholic University Patricio Dussaillant, is aware that a prompt solution is needed, as the completely self-financed public television model, meaning it receives no funding from the State, has been exhausted. "The conditions outlined under the current public television model make the company's economic viability impossible," the board had said in May 2025, when it was chaired by Francisco Vidal. Today, the approach is also consensual, despite the opposing ideological views that coexist on the board, with four members of right-wing sensitivity and three of left-wing. They agree that the urgency is funding. For this shared vision, an uncertainty circulating within and outside TVN had to be cleared up first: what did Kast's administration want to do with the channel? Especially when the 2021 candidate proclaimed its closure or sale. However, in the 2025 campaign, Kast did not revisit the issue, and from La Moneda, his government signaled an intention to maintain TVN's public character, but with economic rationality...

The question is usually raised whenever a local architect receives recognition. Alejandro Aravena, winner of the 2016 Pritzker Prize, says that the answer is not obvious. What are we talking about when we talk about Chilean architecture? Is there a common tradition? The founder of the office Elemental weighs arguments; he cites international examples and, using football images, ventures an answer: -Perhaps if a distinctive and common trait of the best local production is what it is not: it is not showy, with little frill, little fuss, and that is a huge attribute in a world where quality tends to be associated with a bunch of tricks and unnecessary feints. Ten years after receiving the Pritzker, the most prestigious award in the discipline, Aravena has just been awarded the National Architecture Prize given by the College of Architects. He receives it together with Smiljan Radic, winner of the 2026 Pritzker, in recognition of the “exceptional value of his work.” The architect trained at UC highlights the significance of being recognized by his colleagues, as well as the value of the works carried out in Chile. —We have always believed that what is done here has validity in many other places. There are those who need unlimited resources to produce quality and those who, in the face of the absence of resources, see mediocrity as justified. Chile has the particularity of having to produce projects with a developed country standard but execute them with resources from a...

The government announced on Saturday night the activation of the Blue Code for the Metropolitan Region and the communes of San Felipe, Los Andes, Rancagua, Talca, Curicó, Chillán, and Los Angeles, due to the low temperatures forecasted for the coming hours. The measure is in effect from today until 1:00 p.m. tomorrow, Sunday, due to conditions projected by the Chilean Meteorological Directorate (DMC), which foresee frosts extending between the regions of Valparaíso and Biobío. A phenomenon driven by the influence of an "anticyclonic regime with cold characteristics," which will favor a drop in temperatures, with minimums between -2 and 0 °C in the coastal mountain range and valleys, and between -3 and -1 °C in the pre-mountain range. The Blue Code is a preventive measure activated in extreme weather conditions, aiming to provide protection and timely support to homeless people, offering food, shelter, and transportation to shelters for those in need. The authorities reminded that if you see a person in such a situation, you can call the Calle Hotline 800 104 777, option 0, or visit the website codigoazul.gob.cl to report the alert. Attention! ☝🏻 ❄️🌧️ From today Saturday the 8th at 5:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. tomorrow Sunday, August 9, the #BlueCode is activated for the Metropolitan Region and the communes of San Felipe, Los Andes, Rancagua, Talca, Curicó, Chillán, and Los Angeles.

The National Directorate of the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) reported that nearly 5,500 people remain isolated in the La Araucanía Region due to heavy snowfall recorded in different areas of the southern part of the country, as part of the frontal system mainly affecting the stretch between Maule and Aysén. According to the report provided by the national director of Senapred, Alicia Cebrián, 2,000 people are isolated in the commune of Pucón, while another 3,500 remain in this condition in Lonquimay, due to the snowfall. In response to the emergency, municipal and Vialidad personnel are deployed on the ground to carry out clearing work and restore connectivity in the affected areas. The situation has also caused traffic interruptions in other southern zones. In the Los Lagos Region, Senapred reported that traffic was cut off on Route 7, near the Cuesta Moraga sector, in the commune of Chaitén, due to the snowfalls. The interruption is expected to last until 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 9. The frontal system also continues to affect the electrical supply. According to Senapred's report, more than 13,000 customers remain without electricity between the Maule and Aysén regions. The La Araucanía Region concentrates the highest number of affected users, with more than 8…

An attempted robbery—through the portonazo method—of a vehicle belonging to former Public Security Minister Luis Cordero was recorded during the night of this Saturday in the commune of Vitacura, Metropolitan Region. According to preliminary information, after the incident, police personnel initiated a procedure that included a chase through different communes, as part of the efforts to locate the alleged perpetrators. According to 24 Horas, people were detained as a result of the operation. However, no official details have yet been provided regarding their number, identity, or the specific circumstances of their apprehension. The former Secretary of State is reported to be in good health after the incident. The information is still developing, and it is expected that during the next few hours, Carabineros and the relevant authorities will provide more details about the dynamics of the attempted robbery, the police procedure, and the situation of those detained. Breaking news...

Without waiting a minute, and without the result of the counter-test, only with the first drug test that came back positive, the government dismissed Juan Pablo Rodríguez, former Undersecretary of Finance. And this week it was announced that soon it would be known who would succeed him permanently. Case closed for La Moneda. This, despite the fact that the former undersecretary has insisted that he is not a drug user, and has already made public several tests that prove it, from different laboratories, including the Christus UC laboratory, which was also analyzed in the United States. All with the same result: negative for drug use. Rodríguez himself has defended himself tirelessly, as have several influential figures from the government, such as Senator Arturo Squella, who is also president of the Republican Party, on the basis that the professional reputation of a person has been destroyed despite having demonstrated— with evidence— his innocence of what he is accused of. Former Health Minister Jaime Mañalich explained in detail the probability of false positives in this test and others, and the percentage of tests that, for this reason, give an incorrect verdict. Health Minister May Chomalí also explained this week on Tele13 radio that procedures and protocols for drug testing must be clear and not confusing; in this case, there has been neither clarity nor transparency. However, the government decided to grit its teeth and proceed with its decision…

Punitive demagoguery is in fashion in Chile. And it is an elitist and selective demagoguery. When it affects Moya, the law must be relentless, draconian. When it happens to one of "ours," however, the contortions and nuances begin. If a minor is investigated, they are considered guilty by default. If the prosecutor does not accuse them, they are a dilettante; if the judge does not imprison them, they are, horror of horrors, a "guarantor." The presumption of innocence is an obstacle and human rights are a snitch. Long live the raids just in case, the "coordinated" neighborhood sweeps, arbitrary identity checks, intrusive measures, mass preventive detentions. After all, "he who does nothing, fears nothing." But, oh, if the investigated is a friend, cousin, or comrade! They should not be touched even with a rose petal. Prosecutors who accuse are out-of-control bloodhounds; judges who imprison are dark political operators. Then, we start issuing meaningful statements about the presumption of innocence and respect for due process. Opening bank accounts? Seizing phones? How dare they! "Guarantee" stops being a dirty word and the rights of the investigated become sacrosanct. Why continue, you know the script of hypocrisy by heart. Which also applies to the always popular issue of drug tests. Every year, in discussions like the Budget Law or the adjustment of employees...

Once the process of the Reconstruction megaproject was completed, the government assumed there was no time to lose. Successfully closing the minister Quiróz's initiative in just five months set an unmissable precedent. Thus, without pause, a new wave of security projects—combating organized crime, drug trafficking, and terrorism—is announced, which, beyond legislative efforts, allows for a political initiative and control of the agenda; establishing a new discussion axis for the second half of the year. The underlying diagnosis of this move has more than one facet. The first, an unorganized and aimless opposition, still unable to explain its strategic defeat in the previous government and, therefore, also unable to generate a credible alternative to the current administration. But La Moneda knows that this is not eternal, that the opposition will eventually emerge from its lethargy, and the government wants to take advantage of this opposition interregnum. In some way, the absence of a proper opposition is paving the way for the two main axes of the Executive's transformation—economy and security—to have their legislative basis completed through a double fast track. Exploiting an opposition still in a coma is the first political consequence of the presidential announcement. The other relates to the internal front, a government that, after completing the process of the previous mega-reform, began to be tempted by a new dispute…

Seventeen defendants were placed in preventive detention after being formalized as members of a criminal organization operating in different sectors of Puente Alto and which, according to the Prosecutor's Office, maintained territorial control of various points designated for drug sales and collection. The investigation was carried out by the Puente Alto Local Prosecutor's Office, belonging to the Metropolitan South Regional Prosecutor's Office, in coordination with the Criminal Investigation Brigade (Bicrim) of Puente Alto of the Investigative Police (PDI). Deputy prosecutor Javier Carreño Lavín explained that, through judicial authorizations, "a criminal organization that maintained territorial control of various points for the sale and collection of illicit substances in the commune of Puente Alto was dismantled." During the procedures, investigative teams seized several kilos of drugs that, according to the Prosecutor's Office, were linked to the organization. Additionally, ballistic species, cash, valuable assets, and motor vehicles associated with the gang were confiscated. "In this way, the seizure of various kilos of drugs associated with this criminal organization was achieved, as well as various ballistic species, valuable assets, cash, and motor vehicles associated with this gang," Carreño detailed. After the operations, the defendants were brought before the court for…

Colo Colo's strength is not exclusive to the Primera League. In women's football, the Cacique also dominates. In a new edition of the national football Superclásico, the Alba team defeated Universidad de Chile 1-0 and, with that, remain at the top of the table. The Bicentenario de La Florida was the scene of another Colo Colo victory over the Blues, who continue to be unable to celebrate against their archrival since 2023. The solitary goal came early, at 10 minutes into the game, after a great collective play: Mary Valencia fought for the ball to the goal line to cross, Michelle Acevedo controlled in the area, and Yastin Jiménez appeared in the "9" position to finish with class. The university team, playing at La Florida, tried to equalize in the second half. However, they failed to beat Ryann Torrero's goal, who remained firm between the posts. And although Colo Colo was left with one player less after Michelle Acevedo's expulsion (78'), the score did not change again, and the Alba team ended up securing a key victory. WINNING IS SUPERCLÁSICO 🤟🏻🤍🖤 The four-time champions defeated U. de Chile by the minimum in La Florida for matchday 21 of the Women's League 🏆🇨🇱 The goal👇🏻 ⚽ Yastin Jiménez Presented by @jetour_chile#VamosLasAlbas#Historicas#VamosPorTodo

The Chilean Meteorological Directorate (DMC) issued a warning this Saturday for normal to moderate winds that will affect the mountainous and pre-mountainous areas of 10 regions of the country, from Coquimbo to Los Lagos. The phenomenon will begin during the night of Sunday, August 9, and will last until the night of Thursday, August 13, associated with a segregated low. According to the agency, easterly winds are expected, corresponding to phenomena known as Raco and Puelche, with intensities that will vary depending on the region and could reach gusts of up to 90 km/h. The warning covers the mountain ranges of Coquimbo, Valparaíso, Metropolitana, O’Higgins, and Maule, as well as the pre-mountain and mountain ranges of Ñuble, Biobío, La Araucanía, Los Ríos, and Los Lagos. The highest predicted speeds are concentrated in La Araucanía. In its mountainous sector, during the night of Sunday, winds of between 60 and 80 km/h are expected, while on Monday they will remain in that range, but with gusts of up to 90 km/h. In the pre-mountain area of that region, the wind would reach between 40 and 60 km/h, with gusts of 70 km/h during the night of Sunday and up to 80 km/h on Monday. The mountain range of the Biobío Region would record speeds of between 40 and 60 km/h during Sunday and Monday, accompanied by gusts of up to 80 km/h. In the pre-mountain area, meanwhile, speeds of between 25 and 40 km/h are projected, with gusts of 60 km/h. For Los Ríos, the DMC foresees winds of between 40 and 60…

The Ministry of Health (Minsal) announced the inclusion of hantavirus in the current health alert for zoonotic diseases due to the increase in lethality and cases of the virus in recent months in the country. According to the Undersecretary of Public Health, Alejandra Pizarro, the disease has experienced a change in its epidemiological pattern, due to the appearance of cases during different seasons of the year and a greater presence in rural and semi-rural areas. Pizarro specified that the measure will allow Minsal to "strengthen epidemiological surveillance, field investigations, preventive communication, and the response capacity of healthcare facilities." "We are calling on all health teams to reinforce diagnostic suspicion. If a person presents compatible symptoms and has a history of being in rural or semi-rural areas, suspicion and testing should be done promptly. In this scenario, it is better to test more than less," emphasized Pizarro during a visit to the Dr. Roberto del Río Children's Hospital. Specifically, the zoonotic alert is declared by the health authority when the risk or presence of diseases transmitted from animals to humans (zoonoses), such as hantavirus, rabies, or avian flu, increases. Thus, the undersecretary lamented the recent deaths and pointed out that the Ministry of Health will continue "intensifying measures to d…

For the crime of bribery, a citizen of Uruguayan nationality was detained this Saturday by Carabineros for the crime of bribery, and has already been placed under the precautionary measures of monthly signing and national arraigo. The investigation was set for a period of 70 days. This was reported by the Western Prosecutor's Office, following the apprehension of the accused after he allegedly offered money to police officers during a vehicle check at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport. Carabineros reported that the events took place when personnel from the 27th Airport Police Station carried out preventive control and inspection duties. There, the officers requested documentation from the Uruguayan citizen, which was expired. Confronted with the potential traffic violation, the accused allegedly offered $60,000 in cash to the officers to dismiss the procedure. "Under the strict principles of probity and integrity, Carabineros immediately rejected this money and informed the citizen that he was committing a crime in flagrante delicto, proceeding with his immediate detention," explained Major Priscilla Aguilar, commander of the 27th Airport Police Station.

The deputy and president of the Party for Democracy (PPD), Raúl Soto, highlighted the coordination developed by opposition parties at the national level and warned that, in his opinion, the Government "is privileging a small group of the country and disadvantaging the large majorities, especially the middle class, vulnerable sectors, and also entrepreneurs." "Today we have achieved a very important milestone. For the first time, the opposition as a whole is meeting at the national level to coordinate an articulation that allows us to face the challenges posed by the Government," he said. Soto explained that the mandate of the national table of opposition party presidents is "to build unity in diversity," seeking agreements on matters where there are common positions and processing differences "based on respect." The parliamentarian stated that the coordination aims to prevent the Executive from passing its initiatives through "circumstantial, fragile majorities or by bargaining for some votes" without opposition influence. "This is a milestone among many others we will achieve," he affirmed. Major tax reform and Constitutional Court Regarding the mega tax reform, Soto said that the Government achieved a "circumstantial majority," but described that victory as "fragile." The deputy placed his expectations in the Constitutional Court, noting that…

The National Consumer Service (Sernac) is conducting in-person inspections of aesthetic centers nationwide, with the aim of preventing consumers from being exposed to risks to their health and physical and psychological integrity. In the initial phase, the deployment includes the regions of Ñuble, Metropolitan, Biobío, Antofagasta, Atacama, Coquimbo, O’Higgins, Valparaíso, Maule, Tarapacá, Los Lagos, Los Ríos, Magallanes, and La Araucanía. According to the organization, the inspections are being carried out due to the “significant increase in demand for facial and body aesthetic procedures,” a situation that has led to a wide supply in the market. The initiative seeks to ensure that services meet quality and safety standards. What Sernac will inspect One of the points to be reviewed concerns information and consent. Companies must inform about the characteristics, risks, and preventive measures of their services before providing them. In invasive procedures, such as Botox or hyaluronic acid, or those involving a significant risk, informed consent must be documented in writing. The organization will also verify that establishments have a visible health permit and adopt the necessary measures to guarantee a safe service. Regarding prices, these must be displayed in Chilean pesos, including taxes, and in a visible and accessible manner. The document…

After being involved in a traffic accident on Friday night, around 11:25 p.m., at the intersection of Alonso de Córdova and Los Militares, in Las Condes, journalist José Antonio Neme was warned and will be summoned by the Prosecutor's Office. The incident occurred following a collision between the vehicle he was driving and a motorcycle. The initial investigations were carried out by the Oriente Flagrancy Prosecutor's Office, which ordered the registration and collection of security camera footage, witness statements, and a blood alcohol test. After these initial procedures, the case will be forwarded to the Las Condes Local Prosecutor's Office, which will continue investigating the circumstances of the accident. According to preliminary information provided by Carabineros, Neme was driving a Mazda vehicle along Alonso de Córdova heading south when the collision with a motorcycle traveling east to west on Los Militares occurred. As a result of the impact, the motorcycle rider was transported by SAMU personnel to Las Condes Clinic, where they were to be evaluated to determine the severity of their injuries. During the night, the driver, Francisca García-Huidobro, stated on Primer Plano of Chilevisión that she had spoken directly with Neme and assured that the journalist had registered a 0.0 on a quick alcohol test. "He is fine, he is with his mom, he is with Juan Pablo Gonzále…

This weekend, women's football has a new Superclásico, where Universidad de Chile faces Colo Colo. The teams meet in the context of Matchday 21 of the Women's League, in one of the most anticipated duels of the season. When does U de Chile vs. Colo Colo Women's play? The women's match between Universidad de Chile and Colo Colo is this Saturday, August 8 at 3:00 PM. The clash brings together Azules and Albas at the Bicentenario Stadium in La Florida. Where to watch U de Chile vs. Colo Colo Women's? The women's match between Universidad de Chile and Colo Colo is broadcast from 2:40 PM on Mega Go.

"We are waiting for his clearance to arrive. If it arrives, I believe he will be available to join the call-up." With these words, Universidad de Chile coach Fernando Gago referred to the possibility of Tobías Reinhart adding his first minutes in the Primera League. And on the afternoon of this Friday, August 7, the Argentine midfielder was cleared to play after his CTI (pass) arrived at Azul Azul's offices, giving a breather to the coach of the students, as he was facing two significant absences to face Palestino in the midfield area: Lucas Barrera received his fifth yellow card in the match against Huachipato, so he was suspended for one game, and Israel Poblete was injured in the victory against San Felipe in the Chile Cup. "I come from quite good years and I am well prepared. The call from a club as big as U always moves you. I am in a good moment, I feel like a much more complete player," assured the Argentine on the official social networks of the club. "The first goal is to integrate well into the squad, into the team, into the coach's idea, and to be useful in whatever is required of me. This is a big club, with big objectives. We have to fight for everything we set out to do," he added. It is worth remembering that Reinhart was bought for 700 thousand dollars from Reggiana in Italy, where he played 33 matches in the European season, 29 of which he started and scored 3 goals. The faith…

A new rainfall event is projected for next week in different areas of northern Chile, including the regions of Atacama and Coquimbo. According to Megatiempo's meteorology specialist, Alejandro Sepúlveda, the phenomenon would originate from an "upper-level situation" (alterations in the troposphere) that could bring significant rains to the area. What days will it rain? According to Sepúlveda, the phenomenon would arrive on the continent between Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th of August, with its highest concentration expected in the Atacama Region. A similar projection was disseminated by the Chilean Geoscientific Network, confirming the possibility of precipitation and thunderstorms in the north of the country. According to the organization, the scenario would correspond to an upper-level trough that would combine with a segregated low, along with an injection of moisture coming from the Ecuador. How much could it rain? The Chilean Geoscientific Network indicated that there is consistency among the GFS, European ECMWF, and German ICON models for some mountainous sectors. According to their preliminary estimates, between 100 and 120 millimeters could be recorded in the Andean mountain range of Huasco province, while in the Copiapó mountain range, projections are between 50 and 60 mm. Meanwhile, more than 40 mm are estimated for the Chañaral mountain range, while in the Elqui mountain range, the amounts would vary between 40 and 50 mm. The organization…

More than ten years ago, when the implementation of the morning-after pill began to be discussed in Chile, the debate was marked by a warning that was repeated over and over again. Its opponents argued that facilitating access to emergency contraception would encourage early sexual activity, increase promiscuity among young people, and promote risky sexual behaviors. More than a decade later, the evidence shows a completely different scenario. The study Are more pills, safer sex? Emergency contraception and sexual and reproductive behavior among young people in Chile, published in June of this year, analyzed the impact of the availability of emergency contraception in our country between 2003 and 2015, and concluded that those fears not only did not materialize, but the opposite happened: access to the pill was associated with more responsible sexual behavior among young people. The work carried out by an international team of researchers and published in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior focused its analysis on determining how the availability of the pill at the community level influenced the sexual and reproductive behavior of young people aged 15 to 29. The research involved Pablo Villalobos, director of the School of Public Health at Universidad Mayor, along with co-authors Ana Nuevo-Chiquero, economist from the University…

Three people were placed in preventive detention after an operation carried out by the Criminal Investigation Brigade (Bicrim) of La Pintana in the El Castillo sector, in the La Pintana commune. Subprefect Ronald Albert Navarrete, head of Bicrim La Pintana, explained that, based on an investigation that included information gathering, criminal analysis, and intelligence, the officers identified three homes where small quantities of drugs were being sold. According to him, during the investigation, surveillance and intelligence work were carried out, and the information was handed over to the Public Prosecutor's Office to obtain search and entry warrants for the properties. The subprefect highlighted that the access points to the homes were heavily reinforced. "They shielded both doors and windows. They do this with steel plates, and also with door handles that go directly to the wall and the floor," he explained. Due to the difficulties in entering, the police used aerial images obtained with a drone from the brigade itself, whose use, according to Navarrete, was authorized by court order. In this way, the officers determined the possible exits and escape routes of those involved. Finally, the three people were detained at neighboring homes. They are three adults of Chilean nationality, one of whom has a criminal record. During the procedure…

Carabineros detained a Uruguayan citizen for bribery after allegedly offering $60,000 in cash to police officers during a preventive vehicle check at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport. According to the institution, the procedure was carried out by personnel from the 27th Airport Police Station while conducting preventive control and inspection duties at the airport terminal. During the inspection, the officers requested the driver's documents and verified that they were expired. In the event of a traffic violation, the man allegedly offered $60,000 to the police officers to have the procedure dismissed. The commander of the 27th Airport Police Station, Major Priscilla Aguilar, stated that "police personnel detained a Uruguayan citizen for bribery during a preventive vehicle check after he offered $60,000 to avoid a fine for carrying expired documentation." "Under strict principles of probity and integrity, Carabineros immediately rejected this money and informed the citizen that he was committing a crime in flagrante delicto, proceeding with his immediate detention," she added. After the detention, Carabineros reported the procedure to the local Prosecutor's Office. Major Aguilar also indicated that the institution maintains a policy of rejection towards acts of corruption...

During the current day, earthquakes of varying intensity have been recorded in different parts of the country. However, most of the movements are imperceptible because Chile is located at the boundary of the Nazca and South American tectonic plates, whose movements produce vibrations in the Earth's crust. For safety reasons, it is important to stay informed about the recent tremors recorded in the country, a task carried out by the National Seismological Center of the University of Chile. Earthquake today, Saturday, August 8 in Chile These are the earthquakes reported by Seismology: 03:04 hours Magnitude 3.5 earthquake, occurred 72 km southeast of Socaire and at a depth of 189 km. 02:06 hours Magnitude 4.1 earthquake, occurred 74 km southeast of Socaire and at a depth of 211 km. What to do in case of an earthquake The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) provided some recommendations on how to act during a significant seismic event. These are the suggestions provided by Senapred: Stay calm and find a seismic protection spot. Protect yourself under a sturdy object. If not possible, stay beside the same object. Turn off the electrical power and close the water and gas shut-off valves. If you are on the street, move away from buildings, poles, and electrical cables. In case of being at a mass event, the person should stay in place and…

Perhaps unintentionally, President José Antonio Kast set in motion, in some way, his first political reform. The anti-drug bill, which was introduced this week through the Chamber of Deputies, not only requires authorities to undergo regular tests but also establishes new grounds for removal from office if the use of illicit substances is proven. With this, this constitutional reform not only has an administrative or public security component but also has political implications, as ministers, senators, and deputies, including the president himself, could be dismissed. It is not the only reform with at least some political undertones that is now in the hands of Congress. Slowly, a set of initiatives, some with advanced procedures and others still in the idea stage, begin to shape a new legislative agenda, which would add to those of economic reactivation and security. In fact, amid the controversy over the emergence of parallel agendas, which escaped the narrative of a "government of emergency," President Kast, in the meeting he held with UDI deputies in Cerro Castillo, valued the growing debate on political reforms, according to some legislators. However, the head of state only asked to ensure that the initiatives pushed forward have the votes. With this, La Moneda gave the green light to promote this discussion, which was originally promoted by the UDI,…

In Temuco, some graduates in 1986 of Auditing from the University of La Frontera (UFRO) remember Sergio Samuel Yáñez Astete as a diligent and quiet young man in class. They themselves saw him a few years later working as a dedicated account executive at the now-defunct Centrobanco (now Santander), and now they are surprised to see him as the star protagonist of the Sartor case. In that city, Sergio Yáñez (64) is a well-known man in affluent circles. Besides Centrobanco, he was an executive at O’Higgins, Santiago, and Edwards banks. "Everyone in Temuco knew him," summarizes a local businessman. In between, he studied commercial engineering at the Autonomous University of that same city - graduating in 96 - and in 2000, he became general manager of Telefónica del Sur Carrier, controlled by the Luksic family through Telsur. "The origin of the Sartor problem dates back to a financial hole caused by operations with Emprender Capital," declared Alfredo Harz Castro, Sartor's partner, before the Prosecutor's Office. The Gómez-Yáñez family, from his direct cousin Ximena Yáñez, accuses him of appropriating 3 billion pesos entrusted to him for management in 2009. Yáñez Astete, who besides being a founder of Emprender Capital was its president, is formalized for mismanagement, providing false information to the market, and fraud. This week, Sartor contributors also expanded the complaint against him for misappropriation and laundering...

For the first time in Chile, the Digital Reputation Study of Organizations in Chile was conducted, organized by INC Consultores and Ipsos. Unlike the traditional index of entities that measures corporate reputation and is published at the end of the year, this time the aim was to measure the positioning of organizations in the digital space, "considering their presence in public conversation, the positive valuation they generate among their audiences, and the management of their own social networks." The sample included the same organizations considered for the Corporate Reputation Study with information generated between April 1 and 30, 2026, integrating data from Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and digital media, considering a universe of 111.4 million followers (corresponding to the aggregated sum of followers of the analyzed organizations), account posts, mentions by third parties, news from digital media, and interactions. Based on this, the study aims to determine the digital reputation of organizations based on criteria of notoriety, notability, and channel management, assigning a score on a scale from 1 to 7. Notoriety measures the level of presence an organization achieves in the digital ecosystem, while notability measures the positive valuation the organization generates among its audience. "Digital reputation has become an increasingly..."

Behind Minister May Chomali's rejection of the "Listen to Your Heart" project, Senator Vanessa Kaiser identifies a bigger problem. She argues that José Antonio Kast's government risks losing its legitimacy base by trying to "calm the waters" with the opposition. In this interview, the parliamentarian from the Libertarian National Party (PNL) calls not to neglect the "30%" of the electorate. She also urges the Executive to listen more to her constituency. "We cannot be natural allies if the government is willing to play more in favor of Mr. Walker and Mr. Parisi than supporting us," she warns. The Minister of Health said there is no point in advancing the "Listen to Your Heart" project. What do you think? Her words focus on the outcome of abortion clinics. She is right there, less than 2% of women change their minds. But if you look at the survey conducted in 2013 by the National Institute for the Defense of Family and Life, 78% of women who doubted whether to continue their pregnancy went ahead with it. The problem is that she said this debate adds nothing. Why? She discredits herself unless she is pro-abortion. Since Deputy Urruticoechea raised this, no one has thought to say "that is a morula," we started talking about the child. It is a huge cultural victory. La Moneda (the presidential palace) resists getting into moral issues. How do you explain that? It is a way of emphasizing that I think is communicationally...

Journalist José Antonio Neme was involved in a traffic accident on Friday night in the Las Condes commune, after the car he was driving collided with a motorcycle. According to preliminary information provided by Carabineros, the incident was reported around 11:25 p.m. and occurred at the intersection of Alonso de Córdova and Los Militares. According to initial reports, Neme was driving a Mazda vehicle along Alonso de Córdova heading south when, for reasons that need to be established, he collided with the driver of a motorcycle traveling east to west on Los Militares. As a result of the impact, the motorcyclist had to be attended to by SAMU personnel and was later transferred to Las Condes Clinic, where the severity of his injuries was being assessed. Carabineros are awaiting further information and instructions from the Prosecutor's Office to determine the procedures to be carried out regarding the accident.

Despite the superiority, it was not a brilliant match for Universidad Católica. They won by a narrow margin in stoppage time against Cobresal at the Claro Arena, in round 18 of the Primera League. The only goal of the match was an own goal by Guillermo Pacheco, from a cross from the right that hit the defender's leg and went into the back of the net. The miners were seeking the equalizer at the end, but with few football weapons. At that moment, when part of the crowd had already left the Claro Arena and others were walking up the stairs, the best moment of the match came when Fernando Zampedri won a tussle with José Tiznado and the ball bounced about 40 meters from the goal. The Toro saw that goalkeeper Olguín was off his line and shot with his right foot. The ball went high and just dropped into the goal to score a spectacular goal that sealed the match. The hugs and congratulations, once again, were for the all-time top scorer. 🤯💥⚽ YOU'RE CRAZY, TORO! Fernando Zampedri scored this incredible goal to seal the victory for #LosCruzados against Cobresal, in this #MatchdayViernes. Enjoy the #LigaDePrimeraMercadoLibre 2026! Subscribe to #TNTSportsenHBOMax 📲 pic.twitter.com/n3IiLXlNJb — TNT Sports Chile (@TNTSportsCL) August 8, 2026 18 celebrations With this celebration, Zampedri reaches 18 goals in the current edition of the Primera League and, as has been customary since 2020, is the top scorer of the tournament. His closest competitors in that race...

University Catholic won. And that's it. Just before restarting their participation in the Copa Libertadores, in the round of 16. Opening matchday 18 of the Primera League, the student team defeated Cobresal 2-0 on the artificial turf of the Claro Arena. They won, with an own goal and a work of art by their all-time top scorer. Nothing more. UC arrived at the match needing to improve after three consecutive games without a win (two losses and a draw) and 10 goals conceded. They started the day 15 points behind Colo Colo, in third place in the table, needing to catch up in the fight for Chile 2 of the Libertadores 2027, the most realistic goal remaining in the tournament. Vicente Bernedo returned to the goal after his three-match suspension. However, the main novelty was the starting position of youth player Francisco Daza (U-17 World Cup participant) as right-back. In a context where Católica is one of the two Primera teams without reinforcements for the second half of the season, when the transfer window closes next week, and injuries are numerous, Garnero must rely on the youth teams. Something happened with the Crosses. Starting from the victory at La Bombonera, they managed to string together nine consecutive wins. The team seemed to be running smoothly, coinciding with the mid-year break. But the defeat to San Luis, in the Chile Cup, was a breaking point. The team began to reveal defensive cracks, the reaction on the field was not the same, and the “soldiers…

The government's proposal of President José Antonio Kast to create a new constitutional state of emergency to combat organized crime in critical neighborhoods has begun to open a political debate, with support for the involvement of the Armed Forces, but also reservations about their powers and how they would coordinate with the police. The initiative is part of the Agenda against Organized Crime and Terrorism (ACOT), announced by the President in a national broadcast, and aims to allow the Armed Forces to collaborate with the police in areas where criminal organizations have reached an especially complex level of territorial control. But the approach is still under development. This Friday, Kast himself set a first condition to move towards an eventual military deployment: that the Rules of Use of Force (RUF) be approved in Congress first, currently in a joint committee. "Today, the Parliament is discussing the Rules of Use of Force, that regulation is about to be approved, that will send a clear signal, but we will go step by step," said the President, who emphasized that the Executive recognizes the different roles played by police and military. The plan assumes that the Armed Forces will act as support and not as a replacement for the police, a distinction that La Moneda has sought to emphasize in light of the questions that began to arise regarding the involvement of soldiers in security tasks...

MR. DIRECTOR: The challenge against this law, regarding tax invariability, is easy to contest with its own arguments. The constitutional principle of equality admits discrimination, but not arbitrariness. Chile requires investment to create jobs and resources for the State. This has become more urgent following the outbreak of crime and the uncertainty generated by successive upward tax reforms. There are, therefore, rational and common good arguments that explain the need for this project, even if it discriminates. From a democratic perspective and the principle of majority, it is constitutional to create tax invariability through the law. For example, DFL 2 also originates a law contract and establishes tax advantages for real estate investors, without similar questions before the Constitutional Court (TC) regarding its reforms. Unfortunately, it is false that a circumstantial majority cannot decide on the future, as this occurs when a right is incorporated into a person's patrimony. Public debt, concession contracts, etc., are proof of this. Citing jurisprudence from the TC on cases where there was no law contract ("Rol 1.452-09") can be confusing, but only highlights the error of the challenge. When a person meets the requirements of a law to acquire a right, there ceases to be an expectation, and it is protected by the guarantee of the law.

Colo Colo continues to make moves in the market. After the signing of Vozinha, the team adds its second reinforcement for the final part of the year, in which they will seek to consolidate the large lead they have in the Primera League and win the title. The Cacique secured the signing of Iván Román. The 19-year-old defender belongs to Atlético Mineiro. The Brazilian club loans him for 18 months so he can gain the continuity he lacks in the squad led by Eduardo Domínguez. There is no purchase option involved in the operation. Colo Colo continues to make moves in the market: Iván Román is the new Albos reinforcement The defender was formed at Palestino and moved last year to the Brazilian team, which trusted in the broad projection he offered, considering that he has even been nominated for the national team. However, he had not been used since May 31. In Macul, they confirmed to El Deportivo that in recent days the final details regarding the signing of the promising defender were finalized. Now, all that remains is for him to sign the relevant documentation and join the training sessions with the squad led by Fernando Ortiz. Román is linked with the Brazilian club until the end of 2029. However, in the current calendar, he has lost prominence. He has played just nine matches, with 636 minutes on the field. He has scored only one goal. The Albos were not the only ones pursuing the former...

In a new press conference at La Moneda, this Friday, the acting Minister of the Interior, Máximo Pavez, was asked about the reposting by former President Gabriel Boric of a publication that labeled as false the data on violent robberies recorded in 2025 that President José Antonio Kast provided during his national address. It is a post from the Fast Check portal, which states that "in 2025 there were 69,777 violent robberies, not 218,000 as President Kast claimed." Regarding this, Pavez immediately stated that "the government does not comment on the reposts of the former President of the Republic or any of his ministers of state." "What is important is the way in which the State, through the government of the President of the Republic, is addressing and proposing an agenda to the country to combat terrorism, organized crime, and delinquency," he added. That said, he maintained that "it must be clarified, and I understand that the Ministry of Security did so, that if one analyzes the figures from the Undersecretary of Crime Prevention, summing crimes against life or personal integrity, 97,000 and some; robberies with violence or intimidation, 61,000 and some; violent theft of motor vehicles, 8,000 and some; surprise theft, 39,000 and some, and crimes associated with weapons, that amounts to about 220,000 crimes." "Therefore, indeed, when the President of the Republic refers to r…

The Undersecretary of the Interior, Máximo Pavez, reported that the Los Libertadores Border Crossing remains closed since July 14 due to conditions caused by the frontal system. The closure affects the integrated border complex Cristo Redentor, which includes the Los Libertadores Pass in Chile, the Los Horcones Pass in Argentina, and the Cristo Redentor tunnel. Pavez explained that clearance work on the Chilean side has already concluded, so conditions would allow for reopening. However, international transit still cannot be restored because snow clearance in the Argentine sector has progressed slowly. In light of this situation, the Chilean government, through the Border Crossings Unit of the Ministry of the Interior, the Regional Presidential Delegation of Valparaíso, and the Provincial Presidential Delegation of Los Andes, offered support to Argentine authorities to collaborate on clearance efforts to restore international transit through the mountain pass. Meanwhile, the undersecretary highlighted the efforts made to reactivate the Portillo ski center, due to its importance for tourism and the economy of the Valparaíso Region and the country. In coordination with the Undersecretariat of Tourism, a controlled transit system was established for August 8 and 9 for people with reservations at the ski center. According to Pavez, this…

Since the installation of José Antonio Kast's government in La Moneda in March, the implementation of the Border Strengthening Plan for the Northern Macrozone has been underway, aimed at strengthening border control, preventing irregular entry of people, and combating transnational organized crime. The initiative includes infrastructure for counter-mobility, increased operational capacities, greater inter-institutional coordination, and the use of technology. This work has been under the command of the presidential commissioner for the Northern Macrozone, Alberto Soto, since he was appointed to the position on the same day, March 11, when Kast assumed the presidency. According to the commissioner’s team, progress on the works is updated on the 11th of each month. As of July 11, 2026, 24,800 linear meters of trenches had been completed, approximately 50% of the total projected. Regarding the medians, by that same date, 25,927 linear meters had been completed, representing an 80% progress. In this regard, according to figures provided by Soto’s team, "the comparison between the periods March 11–July 11, 2025, and 2026 shows an 88% decrease in irregular immigration along the border strip, and a 250% increase in interrupted drug trafficking events in the border strip." They also report a 350% increase in "interrupted events of cont…

The forecast for the Metropolitan Region experienced a significant change: after a couple of days with some stability, a cold front with polar air will arrive, an "unusual phenomenon," according to meteorologists. And it is possible that snow or sleet will fall not only in the mountains but also in the pre-mountain areas, according to data from the Chilean Meteorological Directorate (DMC). Could it snow in Santiago? Are heavy rains returning? This is everything the forecast says, so far. Rain and snow in Santiago: the weekend forecast This weekend, the cold will be the main feature in the Metropolitan Region. The polar air will significantly lower temperatures, and the minimums could reach below zero between Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9. However, there will be a period during Saturday when, in addition to possible precipitation in Santiago, there will be a significant drop in the zero isotherm, which will cause snow or sleet in some areas. This will occur during the early hours of Saturday, August 8, between 2 and 6 in the morning, and its intensity will be weak. According to Meteochile, only two sectors of the RM will be affected: eastern Santiago and San José de Maipo, where isolated sleet showers are expected. Meanwhile, Alejandro Sepúlveda, a meteorology specialist journalist from Megatiempo, specified that snow could fall in Farellones, ski centers, San…

The municipality of Temuco, the Ministry of Science, and the Society of Industrial Development (Sofofa) have formed an alliance to soon begin implementing a pilot plan in educational institutions with technical-professional education in the commune to train students in cybersecurity. This followed a working meeting between the mentioned entities and other authorities. According to details from the municipality of Temuco, "the initiative involves developing a cybersecurity pilot program aimed at third and fourth-year high school students from two technical high schools in the commune, an experience that could become a replicable model for other cities in the country." This possibility was also highlighted by the Minister of Science, Ximena Lincolao, who emphasized that the department hopes to implement this plan during this year. "As the Ministry of Science, we have the responsibility to connect knowledge with public policies, and cybersecurity allows that knowledge to be transferred digitally in a secure manner. We are very pleased because, if this pilot is successful, we will be able to project it to other regions of Chile," the Secretary of State highlighted. For his part, the mayor of Temuco, Roberto Neira, stated that they aim in the commune "to build a technological-industrial ecosystem that allows our students to acquire micro-credentials that will be fundamental for their future employment." "It is an unprecedented initiative in Ch…

From the commune of Penco, in the Biobío region, Minister Iván Poduje detailed the six main guidelines of the housing portfolio in his participatory public account for 2026. And the choice of the location was not accidental, as the commune was one of the most affected last January by the fires that impacted the Biobío and Ñuble regions. This fact was highlighted by the mayor of the commune, Rodrigo Vera, who emphasized that holding the public account of the portfolio in the commune was "a very strong signal." After receiving a huilo plate as a gift, Poduje proceeded to detail the main guidelines his department will follow in these four years. "In these almost five months, we have met with 114 mayors from Chile out of 345. We have visited 14 of the 16 regions. We have traveled through 72 communes," he began by saying. He then added: "Because we are convinced that the only way to connect with people's problems and especially to resolve the bureaucratic knots we have in politics is by being on the ground and making decisions right there." The head of the Minvu department emphasized during the event that the Housing Emergency Plan, which will reach 400,000 homes as stipulated, is not enough to cover the country's needs, so they established six main sections. In addition to the Housing Emergency Plan (PEH), he added: recovery…

During this week, President José Antonio Kast spoke with Senator Arturo Squella on several occasions. According to the ruling party, the President did not overlook the controversy involving the leader of the Republican Party and the Undersecretary of the Interior, Máximo Pavez (UDI). Therefore, in those exchanges, he was clear: that calm should be maintained in the sector and that such public confrontations should be avoided. The attack by Squella quickly stirred the palace and caused annoyance among some officials. In recent weeks, the senator has been characterized by a tougher tone and proposals such as the privatization of Codelco, which are outside the government's agenda and have gradually strained the ruling coalition. The episode with Pavez only intensified the cracks between the parties. First, it was a private chat in which the senator blamed the undersecretary for the handling of Juan Pablo Rodríguez's departure from the Ministry of Finance after a positive drug test was revealed. Later, the issue led him to publicly confront the Minister of the Interior and Segegob, Claudio Alvarado (UDI). The clash was the last straw for the parties, causing discomfort in the palace and opening a new tension point with the main coalition partner. Therefore, it was not surprising that the President himself took action and spoke directly with Squella. The same did...

University of Chile continues preparing to face its next challenge in the Primera League. This Sunday, the Blues must face Palestino in the 18th round of the tournament at the National Stadium. Ahead of this match, coach Fernando Gago spoke, highlighting Marcelo Díaz's return and the great goal they have for the second half of the tournament. One of the first topics he addressed in the press conference was the work of the team's backline: "I believe very much in the functioning of the defensive part. To prevent them from reaching us. Many times we believe and try to keep the ball as far from our goal as possible. There are matches where that possibility arises. The team's functioning is in the process we want it to go," he said. He also dismissed planning a rotation in the team, considering that in two more matches they will face the Superclásico against Colo Colo. "I'm not thinking about the upcoming matches. I'm thinking about putting the best team possible on Sunday. We are open to all players who can play every minute. The one who is best will play," he stated. And related to this duel, he also assured that the goal is to reduce the gap with Cacique in the table. "One hundred percent, that's the mentality we have. The objective we have is to reach the last match with possibilities. I am more than clear that this is the commitment we have..."

The seventh day of formalization within the framework of the Sartor case began this Friday with the defense of Carlos Larraín Mery, led by Catherine Lathrop. In her presentation, the lawyer sought to distinguish her client's actions from those of his brother, Pedro Pablo Larraín, arguing the loss of 2 billion pesos in his investments in Sartor. "Don Pedro Pablo Larraín's work is the Sartor world. Don Carlos Larraín's work and his professional history are not, throughout the time we have discussed, part of the Sartor world. The origin of don Pedro Pablo Larraín's professional world is the financial world. The origin of don Carlos's professional world is different," said the lawyer. In this line, she indicated that "there is an elephant sitting in the room that was news for a long time and that even some background information appears that points to something that perhaps is so obvious that no one has said it. But Mr. (Carlos) Larraín did not have Sartor email, did not have Sartor signature, did not have access to Sartor's server, did not have Sartor's keys." She added: "There is a record signed as general manager of Esmax." According to the lawyer, this background indicates that her client "not only was working in his company, but during the most complicated period of some operations, the most relevant ones related to back-to-back operations, he was working on selling from one controller to another and seeking buyers of l…

Illapu, one of the most important Chilean bands in the music scene, has announced that it will close its 55-year celebration tour at the legendary Teatro Caupolicán, a place that has witnessed great, historic, and unforgettable moments in its extensive artistic career. The grand closing party will take place in Santiago on Friday, December 4, after an extensive journey that will begin in October visiting the cities of Puerto Montt, Temuco, Concepción, Talca, Viña del Mar, La Serena, Copiapó, and Antofagasta. "HISTORIA VIVA" is a new tour that promises to become one of the major musical milestones of the year and will cover songs from their extensive repertoire, bringing back valuable and beloved songs, as well as those that have marked multiple generations, in a show full of strength, identity, and collective emotion, designed to sing, remember, and feel again alongside thousands of people. With a stage setup specially created for this tour, Illapu will present a concert with those melodies that continue to deeply inhabit the memory and heart of Chile, in an experience that will unite the audience around music, history, and reunion. A new date at Teatro Caupolicán, to witness the final celebration of a historic tour that will honor the living legacy of one of the most important groups in Latin American music. A journey through Chile to celebrate a history…

This Friday, Santiago recorded a minimum temperature of 5°C near 7:00 a.m. However, the outlook will change during the weekend, when lower temperatures are expected in different areas of the Metropolitan Region. According to the forecast from the Chile Meteorological Directorate (DMC), both Saturday and Sunday will have minimum temperatures between 0°C and 3°C in much of the capital, although some areas will have below-zero records. The Saturday forecast For Saturday, August 8, San José de Maipo will have the lowest minimum temperature in the Metropolitan Region, with 0°C. Followed by North Santiago and Colina, where minimums of 1°C are expected. In other parts of the capital, the lowest records will be between 2°C and 3°C. During this day, the sky will change from cloudy to partly cloudy. However, during the early morning, some isolated showers could occur in sectors of South Santiago, East Santiago, and San José de Maipo. Maximum temperatures will range between 11°C and 12°C in most of the Metropolitan Region. The exception will be San José de Maipo, where the maximum will not exceed 6°C. Below-zero Sunday Sunday, August 9, will be even colder. San José de Maipo will again record the lowest minimum, this time with -2°C. Additionally, several sectors of the Metropolitan Region will have minimum temperatures of 0°C. This is the case for Melipilla, Curacaví, South Santiago, S…

The head of the Renovación Nacional (RN) deputies' bench, Diego Schalper, made a strong call to the ruling party to prioritize the La Moneda agenda. This comes amid a series of pressures from collectives that are part of the government force to promote proposals different from the administration's main axes under President José Antonio Kast. Among others, the general pardon for officers convicted during the social outbreak of 2019, the privatization of Codelco, or the so-called "Listen to your heart," which seeks to force women and girls requesting an abortion under the three legal grounds to listen to fetal heartbeats before the procedure. In an interview with radio Pauta, Schalper said that in a meeting with the head of the Republican bench, Benjamín Moreno, they agreed to "exclusively and emphatically promote the government's agendas." "The direction of the leadership directives will be to focus exclusively on the government's agendas. Because in the end, our main task today is to boost the economy, improve the income levels of Chileans, and confront organized crime," he stated. And he added: "All other issues are important, but governing is about prioritizing, and when you decide to be part of the ruling parties, you decide to prioritize." The parliamentarian urged his entire sector to "stay focused" and emphasized: "Therefore, what I ask of you is..."

During the current day, earthquakes of various intensities have been recorded in different parts of the country. However, most of the movements are imperceptible because Chile is located at the boundary of the Nazca and South American tectonic plates, whose movements produce vibrations in the Earth's crust. For safety reasons, it is important to stay informed about the recent tremors recorded in the country, a task carried out by the National Seismological Center of the University of Chile. Earthquake today, Friday, August 7 in Chile These are the earthquakes reported by Seismology: 03:22 hours Magnitude 4.1 earthquake, occurred 43 km north of Calama and at a depth of 112 km. Local Time: 2026/08/07 03:22:25, mag: 4.1, Lat: -22.1, Lon: -68.83, Prof: 118.88, Loc: 42.73 km north of Calama — Seismology UdeChile (@Sismos_CSN) August 7, 2026 What to do in case of an earthquake The National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response (Senapred) provided some recommendations on how to act during a significant seismic movement. These are the suggestions provided by Senapred: Stay calm and find a seismic protection spot. Protect yourself under a sturdy object. If not possible, stay beside the same object. Turn off the electrical power and close the water and gas shut-off valves. If you are on the street, move away from buildings, poles, and electrical cables. In case you are in a…

MR. DIRECTOR: The decree that amends the OGUC was submitted to the Comptroller's Office with the promise of reducing the actual price of new homes by between 10% and 15%. Hopefully. But it's worth considering a decision that was left out: the extension of the expiration period for building permits from three to six years was not implemented, nor is their calculation suspended while other government agencies process. The argument for dismissing it was the risk of land speculation. The problem is that the reform distributes precisely what the land does capture—more buildability, more height, fewer parking spaces, more usable surface per wall—and leaves intact the only thing that land cannot capture, which is time. A benefit granted to the land is incorporated into the land's price. A reasonable processing period, on the other hand, results in lower financial costs and more projects effectively executed. The exception is the incentive that conditions municipal compensation for the exemption from contributions to an effective reduction in times. It is the best idea of the package and the least commented on. Eduardo Roubik General Manager, IRC Inmobiliaria

The Jesuit Service for Migrants (SJM) presented this Thursday the seventh edition of its Human Mobility Statistical Yearbook in Chile, a document that addresses migration in the country, aiming to provide information to strengthen the development of public policies on the subject. This time, the report revealed that "migration flows show a sustained slowdown" in the country. In detail, it indicates that between 2017 and 2024, the foreign population residing in Chile increased from 746,465 to 1,608,650 people, "mainly driven by Venezuelan migration." However, now "growth has begun to moderate." After the largest increases recorded between 2017 and 2022, projections show a gradual decrease in the migration balance, which would go from 114,671 people in 2024 to 75,663 in 2030. The Yearbook also shows that migration continues to concentrate in the Metropolitan Region, where nearly 60% of the foreign population resides, followed by Antofagasta and Valparaíso. However, the "fastest growth" is observed in the central-southern regions, such as Maule, Biobío, and O’Higgins, where the migrant population increased by more than 240% between 2017 and 2024. Based on these results, the study argues that the challenges are no longer solely about responding to the increase in migration flows but are about developing public policies that allow managing the diversity of society…

Carabineros personnel from the Coquimbo Region detained three citizens of Bolivian nationality for drug law violations, who also had more than 540 million pesos in cash in their possession, the origin of which they could not prove. The individuals were checked during the early hours of this Wednesday while traveling in a vehicle from Coquimbo to Arica. The operation originated from the regular preventive vehicle controls carried out by Carabineros. During the inspection, the uniformed police officers noticed that inside the car there were a large number of boxes with shoes of various brands, as well as a bag containing sheets with characteristics similar to illicit substances. When asked about the origin of the items, the driver said that the shoes were purchased in Santiago, but he did not present receipts, invoices, or any other document to prove their origin. When the trunk of the vehicle was inspected, Carabineros personnel found three bags containing numerous bundles of cash. After counting by police personnel, the money amounted to over 544 million pesos. The driver stated that the money belonged to his employer and that it was to be transported to Arica, indicating that he was unaware of its origin. Based on this information, the three occupants were detained...

The arrival and subsequent presentation of Vozinha at Colo Colo achieved the unthinkable: Johnny Herrera praised the work that Aníbal Mosa is doing as president of Blanco y Negro. After the broadcast of the massive welcome to the goalkeeper from Cape Verde, the former captain of Universidad de Chile took the opportunity for a live contact with the southern businessman and, along with greeting him, said: "Congratulations on the signing you made." Then, the idol of the students clarified that he was speaking "seriously" and repeated the good wishes, because Mosa "always faces his team... and that is rare in our football." But since not everything can be solemn, the former goalkeeper took advantage of the fact that the Cacique's leader was wearing a striking wool hat and made a playful request: "And the hat, if you want, send one here, because it's cold too," asked the Laicos representative. After the obligatory laughter, Mosa responded to Herrera: "Thank you very much. Coming from you, because we have differences with our teams. But the differences are on the field and not outside of it, so I thank you for your words." WHAT A MOMENT, PEOPLE! 👏 Johnny Herrera and Aníbal Mosa put their sporting differences aside, and the #LaU idol dedicated these beautiful words to the boss of #ColoColo for the signing of Vozinha. P.S.: Will the hat arrive at the #TSTxTNTSports studio? 🤣 pic.twitter.com/G7CpGixItn — TNT Sports Chile (@TNTSpo…

First of all, there was no plan. Let's agree. In this way, in an interview with the program Desde La Redacción of La Tercera, the President of the Senate, Paulina Núñez (RN), addressed the security announcement made known by President José Antonio Kast, emphasizing that it was a pending matter for the Executive. This came after the President announced in a national broadcast about the new focus of his administration, which includes a constitutional reform project to implement states of emergency in neighborhoods. The words of the ruling legislator point somewhat to the criticisms, especially from the opposition, regarding the fact that, despite campaign promises, the Executive lacked a clear plan to combat crime and organized crime. Núñez highlighted, for example, that among the government’s announcements, a public policy to strengthen ports from a security perspective should be put on the table. “We find it vital. I want to insist on this, I believe that today marks a before and after, or as the President said, an agenda to confront organized crime, to recover the security of our country,” she emphasized. Since part of La Moneda’s proposals have constitutional rank, the parliamentarian emphasized that collaborative work should be produced between the Executive and the Legislature. “I believe that in this we will see a different matter than the one I v…

The deadline to apply for the 2026 Rental Subsidy, through this year's regular call, will be until Friday, August 7. The process is conducted online, through the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, via the website minvu.cl. However, those who prefer to apply in person can go to the Serviu offices to complete the process. It is important to remember that the program accepts applications as a family group or individually for people over 60 years old, where it is also required to meet: Having a valid identity card. Being registered in the Social Household Registry and not exceeding 70% of socioeconomic qualification. Having a minimum savings of 4 UF ($163,000 approx.) in a housing savings account. Having a family income between 7 UF ($285,000 approx.) and 25 UF ($1,021,000). How the Rental Subsidy works The Rental Subsidy provides up to 170 UF ($6,942,000 approx.), which is paid monthly with a cap of 4.2 UF ($171,000 approx.) for this expense. However, in the Metropolitan, Arica and Parinacota, Tarapacá, Antofagasta, Atacama, Aysén, and Magallanes regions, the cap is 4.9 UF ($200,000 approx.) per month. It is also important to consider that the subsidy can be used for rent not exceeding 11 UF ($449,000 approx.) or 13 UF ($530,900 approx.) in the regions mentioned above.

In the last two weeks, much of the discussion about the government's mega-reform has focused on the compensation mechanism for municipalities resulting from the elimination of the payment of contributions for senior citizens, owners of homes affected by the payment of the land tax until now. The discussion about income inequality between municipalities arises whenever the enormous difference between the resources available to municipalities is observed. How can it be justified that Vitacura has more than one and a half million pesos per inhabitant of its commune, while Conchalí has only a little over half a million or La Pintana does not reach two hundred thousand pesos per inhabitant? The marked differences do not distinguish political colors; in the Valparaíso Region, the municipality of Zapallar has four and a half million pesos per inhabitant, while its neighboring commune of Papudo reaches one million two hundred thousand pesos per year per inhabitant. In Chile, indeed, there is great inequality in the resources each family has, and this can be analyzed from an ideological perspective considering factors such as luck, merit or effort, the savage nature of the market, or the exploitation of some over others. One of the most relevant tasks for Chilean society would be to advance towards a shared concept of justice and reduce inequality. It is reasonable to think that even the most liberal individual economically will...

Through a public statement, the Renovación Nacional (RN) deputies' bench expressed their support for the security announcements made by the government of José Antonio Kast. And so, in a national broadcast, the president announced a legislative agenda that includes more than 30 initiatives, some of which are already being discussed in Congress and others that will be introduced in the coming days. The head of the party's bench, Diego Schalper, emphasized: "We strongly support the agenda against organized crime and terrorism announced by President José Antonio Kast." "That is why we have proposed to the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Jorge Alessandri, and to Paulina Núñez, our Senate president, that they push very strongly for a legislative fast track so that we can pass these regulations as soon as possible," he detailed about the request. To achieve this, they specify that they will support even holding extraordinary sessions in order to accelerate the processing of these initiatives as much as possible. "As the Renovación Nacional Bench, we express our full willingness to collaborate so that this happens. We are available to hold sessions as many times as necessary, both in the respective committees and in extraordinary plenary sessions, with the sole objective of speeding up the approval of this agenda and providing effective tools to our police, prosecutors, and courts," they detailed in...

During the current day, earthquakes of varying intensity have been recorded in different parts of the country. However, most of the movements are imperceptible because Chile is located at the boundary of the Nazca and South American tectonic plates, whose movements produce vibrations in the Earth's crust. For safety reasons, it is important to stay informed about recent tremors occurring in the country, a task carried out by the National Seismological Center of the University of Chile. Earthquake today, Thursday, August 6 in Chile These are the earthquakes reported by Seismology: 05:14 hours Magnitude 4.2 earthquake, occurred 29 km northeast of Caleta El Cobre and at a depth of 45 km. Local Time: 2026/08/06 05:14:26, mag: 4.2, Lat: -24.06, Lon: -70.33, Depth: 45.19, Location: 28.89 km NE of Caleta El Cobre — Seismology UdeChile (@Sismos_CSN) August 6, 2026 00:23 hours Magnitude 4.0 earthquake, occurred 85 km west of San Antonio de los Cobres and at a depth of 183 km. Local Time: 2026/08/06 00:23:48, mag: 4.0, Lat: -24.18, Lon: -67.16, Depth: 182.71, Location: 85.07 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres — Seismology UdeChile (@Sismos_CSN) August 6, 2026 What to do in case of an earthquake The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) provided some recommendations on how to act during a significant seismic event. These are the suggestions provided by Senapred: Stay…

After receiving the news that a father, mother, sibling, or grandparent has cancer, among all the concerns that arise, a very common one is thinking about the possible risk of inheriting the disease. Do family history mean that a person will also develop cancer? Is a genetic test necessary? Although genetics is often a factor that should not be ignored, the answer is not so simple. Having family members with cancer does not mean that a person will inevitably develop the disease. However, there could be a higher risk that might require specialized evaluation. Dr. Carolina Cares, a geneticist from the Hereditary Family Program at Clínica Universidad de los Andes, explains to La Tercera when family history increases risk, who should consult a specialist, and what measures exist for early cancer detection. The risk of developing cancer after a family member's diagnosis For Dr. Cares, family history is an antecedent that should always be evaluated. "It is important to consider how many people with cancer exist in the family, the age at presentation —the younger, the greater the association with hereditary cancer risk—, whether they are affected on a paternal, maternal, or both sides, and the type of cancer that appears. If it is a single type or related among them, there is a higher risk that it has a hereditary component..."

After the passage of a cold front system in the coming days, the Metropolitan Region will experience a significant drop in temperatures with minimum temperatures close to 0°C. The weather specialist from Megatiempo, Alejandro Sepúlveda, explained that the change will begin to be felt from this Friday, August 7. When will temperatures drop? According to the specialist, this Friday "a trend of lower temperatures will begin," with lows around 5°C and highs around 12°C in Santiago. However, the most intense cold will arrive after the frontal system's entry, expected for Saturday. That day, Santiago Centro will have temperatures ranging from 4°C to 11°C, according to the forecast from the Chile Meteorological Directorate (DMC). Below zero temperatures According to the meteorologist, the temperature drop "will intensify towards Sunday, when Children's Day is celebrated, and Monday" in the Metropolitan Region. Sepúlveda explained that the influx of air from polar regions will favor the occurrence of frosts in the capital. In this context, he noted that minimum temperatures "could range between 0°C and -1°C in the center of Santiago." Additionally, he specified that some neighborhoods in the capital could record even lower values. "There could be areas with -3°C to -4°C in the Metropolitan Region, such as Tiltil and Pirque, the t…

A violent "turbo" was recorded during the night of Wednesday in the commune of Puente Alto. The events took place around 00:00 hours, when a group of criminals forced a window to enter the house and intimidate the family with firearms. According to Inspector Eduardo Isla Gutiérrez Biro Sur of the PDI, "approximately six subjects entered by breaking one of the windows and once inside, using a firearm, they intimidate the family unit, managing to steal various items." He added that, due to the screams of neighbors who noticed the situation, the subjects fled the scene. Nevertheless, the criminals stole loot valued at $1,500,000, and the police officer explained that upon fleeing, they fired three shots, which were in the air, did not hit anyone, and there were no injuries. Regarding the perpetrators, preliminary information indicates they were traveling in two vehicles and are adults of Chilean nationality. "There are audiovisual records, mainly of the arrival and escape of the subjects, and we are also working with personnel from the Central Criminalistics Laboratory of our institution to gather the necessary evidence at the scene," he added.

MR. DIRECTOR: Pablo Allard is right in his recent column: risks become disasters due to decisions about the territory. In Copiapó, the works financed after the 2015 flood prevented collapse; in La Serena-Coquimbo, that investment did not arrive in time. Prevention is cheaper than reconstruction. That is why it is striking that on March 26, the Undersecretariat of Housing withdrew Supreme Decree No. 11 from the Comptroller's Office, which amends the OGUC regarding risk areas. Regulatory plans already define risk areas according to the threat; the decree aimed to incorporate vulnerability as a variable, crossing both in six categories to distinguish zones equally exposed to a flood but with different evacuation capacities. This distinction allows deciding where to require mitigation studies and where not to build. It was withdrawn on the grounds that a “more complete study” is needed. The problem is not the study, but that we do not know what it is about or if it will be reintroduced. There is nothing worse for risk management than unpredictability: regulatory uncertainty is a form of climate vulnerability. Allard is correct in his diagnosis. But resilience also depends on the State maintaining the tools it has already built. That decision, unlike the climate, depends on us. Vicente Burgos Rumbo Colectivo

U secured its place in the round of 16 of the Chile Cup. Visiting the synthetic field of the Nicolás Chahuán stadium in La Calera, as many times during the year, the blues defeated Unión San Felipe 1-0 and qualified in first place in Group D of the Federation tournament. For the final day of the group stage, Fernando Gago's team arrived in first place, but with two points ahead of La Calera, which was facing the eliminated Santiago Wanderers (the port city team was playing at La Pintana). The risk for the Chuncho store was, in case of advancing as second, to face UC (winner of Zone B) prematurely in the round of 16. The Argentine coach chose to rotate against those from the Aconcagua Valley. He rested Charles Aránguiz and Eduardo Vargas. Also Fabián Hormazábal. The changes opened a window, for example, for Juan Martín Lucero, who had little presence during the season. Another who appeared was Franco Calderón, who has been in a secondary position since the arrival of the former Argentine national team player. U took the lead in the match from the start, with the ball and positioning in the opponent's field. One of the tactical novelties was to line up with a three-man line: Ramírez, Calderón, and Tamayo. This freed Nicolás Fernández on the right, and placed Ignacio Vásquez as a left winger. Precisely, one of the full-backs opened the scoring. Early, I saw...

This Wednesday, the fifth day of formalizations for the Sartor case took place, during which the last nine plaintiff lawyers intervened. After this, a new stage of the process will begin in which the defenses will present their cases. According to the schedule established by the court, on Thursday, Pedro Pablo Larraín's defense, former controller of Sartor, will present for three hours; followed by Juan Carlos Jorquera's defense, former general manager of Sartor AGF, for one hour. Meanwhile, on Friday, the defense of former Sartor director, Carlos Larraín Mery, will be presented; and on Monday, Michael Clark's lawyer will present for four hours, also a former director of the firm. On Tuesday, this stage will end with the presentations of the defenders of Sartor's former partner, Rodrigo Bustamante; and Sergio Yáñez, former controller of Emprender Capital. Next, Judge Paulina Moya scheduled the replies from the Public Prosecutor's Office and the plaintiffs for Wednesday. It is worth recalling that the Prosecutor's Office is requesting preventive detention for brothers Pedro Pablo and Carlos Larraín Mery, for Michael Clark, Rodrigo Bustamante, and Sergio Yáñez Astete. The day The Wednesday session began with the presentation of lawyer Rufino Martínez, representing Isapre Nueva Masvida, who claimed material damage of 8,433 million pesos. The lawyer explained that the resources "were collected by Sartor AGF through various promises of diver…

OS9 personnel from Carabineros arrested a second person involved in the homicide of a student outside the Santiago de Compostela Polyvalent High School, in the San Bernardo commune. The homicide occurred during a school fight outside the school, on Thursday, July 30. The victim, a 15-year-old boy and eighth-grade student, was approached by two minors with whom he had previous conflicts. According to police records, the victim, identified by the initials Y. J. F. G., was intercepted by two students from the same school with whom he had prior conflicts. The uniformed police established that the first accused threw the victim to the ground and then beat him. The second inflicted a stab wound to the chest, later dying at the San Bernardo Parish Hospital. After OS9 and Labocar took statements and reviewed video footage, they were able to identify the two involved teenagers. On July 31, the first accused, initials J. T. O. P., 17 years old, was arrested. Finally, with the identification in hand, the second arrest was made in recent hours of the person believed to be the actual perpetrator of the stabbing attack that resulted in the victim's death. He is a 15-year-old minor with the initials G. A. E. A. T. According to police records, the new detainee is the cousin of the driver of the vehicle that prota…

"Interferencias" project GAM returns, where Chilean musicians intervene corners of the cultural center in a unique experience and intimate contact with the audience. This time, the library will transform into a space where the arts come to life and music will take the place usually reserved for books and reading. All thanks to Hermanos Ilabaca (HI), a national group formed by Pablo and Felipe Ilabaca, known for being the founders—along with Lalo Ibeas and Toño Corvalán—of the successful national band Chancho en Piedra. Although each has transcended their fame through parallel projects and also ensembles—such as Colectivo Cantata Rock, Pillanes, and the live band of 31 Minutos—this is where they focus their own compositions and explorations as a duo. With energetic performances and clear Latin rock influence, HI has captivated audiences through funk, pop, and soul. A mix that in 2023 they embodied in a first album, described by the band itself as "energetic and danceable." At GAM, the Hermanos Ilabaca will light up the stage of the fourth season of Interferencias, where the audience will experience "an intimate and close experience that will allow attentive listening to the fusion of musical styles we like to blend. The rhythmic richness and the different layers of harmonic and melodic textures of our music, through a repertoire of our own composition consisting of…

Cenco Malls, the shopping center subsidiary of the Cencosud holding, continued to increase its profits in the second quarter. The company, controlled by the Paulmann family, reported that its net profit reached $81.159 billion (US$90.2 million) in the April-June period, representing a growth of 27.9% compared to the same period last year. This followed a 9.3% increase in the company's revenues to $99.397 billion (US$110.5 million), driven by the incorporation and commercialization of new spaces resulting from projects developed in Chile, Peru, and Colombia, totaling 138,738 m² of GLA, which rose 9.9%, and higher office occupancy, the company said in a statement. "In addition, the consolidation of Plaza Central in Bogotá during June boosted Colombia's performance, incorporating an asset with high occupancy and a return above the current average of the local portfolio," the company said in a statement. Expansion plan Meanwhile, Sebastián Bellocchio, CEO of Cenco Malls, highlighted that "we closed a new quarter with results that reflect the strength and profitability of our business. Visits continue to grow, and that shows the capacity of our assets to attract customers and generate value consistently." He added that "at the same time, we are continuing to execute an ambitious regional expansion plan that will significantly strengthen our portfolio and ...

The electricity company Enel announced a series of scheduled power outages for specific areas of the Metropolitan Region. According to the company, through its website, these are supply interruptions to be carried out for a few hours, with the aim of carrying out work in the affected area. Communes with scheduled power outage These are the communes with scheduled power outages on Thursday, August 6: Lo Barnechea: from 10:00 to 17:00. Vitacura: from 9:30 to 17:30. Vitacura: from 12:00 to 18:00. Vitacura: from 10:00 to 16:00. Renca: from 10:00 to 16:00. Independencia: from 9:30 to 13:30. La Reina / Ñuñoa: from 11:00 to 18:00. Ñuñoa: from 10:00 to 18:00. Santiago: from 10:00 to 16:00. Santiago: from 10:00 to 16:00. Estación Central: from 11:30 to 15:30. San Miguel: from 10:00 to 16:00. Macul: from 10:00 to 17:00. Peñalolén: from 11:00 to 17:00. La Florida: from 10:00 to 17:00. The full map of scheduled work can be found at this link, where ongoing outages are shown in green, while future interruptions are marked in blue. In case of potential service interruptions, Enel can be contacted through the following channels: Via the official WhatsApp, at the number +56994447606, where…

In the last two years, Chilean universities experienced the largest turnover of female rectors in their recent history. Eight assumed new rectorships, and today 14 of the 52 institutions in the country are led by women. Beyond the numerical increase, this change allows us to observe, for the first time, how the trajectories that lead to rectorship are built. The phenomenon is recent, but the path that has led these women to rectorship is diverse. There are rectors from state universities, private universities, and the G9 Network — the group that brings together traditional non-state public universities — chosen through different mechanisms and with diverse academic backgrounds. However, the joint review of their trajectories allows us to identify, for the first time, a set of common traits among those who currently lead Chilean universities. These are the 14 rectors leading the main Chilean universities. The story of Jacqueline Sepúlveda and Jenniffer Peralta began in classrooms. One entered to study Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Concepción; the other, Psychology at the University of Tarapacá. Decades later, both head the universities where they began their education, after developing extensive academic and management careers there. Among the universities that are being led by women for the first time are SEK University, with Eva Flores, and the Catholic University of the North, with María Cecilia Herná…

The governor of Biobío, Sergio Giacaman, stated that the Executive branch committed to continuing the construction of road corridors in the region, after holding a meeting on the matter at La Moneda with the biministers Claudio Alvarado. And this week it was revealed that the Ministry of Finance had considered halting two investment projects in public transportation in Greater Concepción. The initiatives, which involved an investment of US$ 400 million, included the construction of corridors on route 160 and route 150 - Concepción-Talcahuano Highway. Additionally, they were expected to feature exclusive bus lanes, bus stops, bike lanes, and sidewalks. As a result, the announcement drew criticism from various regional representatives. In particular, the governor explained on Desde la Redacción: “We are indeed upset because we found out through the press about a decision made by the Minister of Finance on April 15.” However, after meeting this Wednesday with Alvarado, he stated that the government had committed not to delay the works. “He assured us that these works will be carried out and, to explain it further, the Minister of Public Works will come to explain to the region how they will achieve the execution of these works within the agreed timelines. That is good news,” Giacaman detailed. Regarding this mechanism, the governor previewed…

The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) provided a new update on the system front that affected the central-southern area of the country, indicating that 2,803 people were affected, 10,075 are isolated, 4 are injured, 2 have died, and 164 are sheltered. According to Senapred's report at 07:00 hours on Wednesday, August 5, the meteorological event affecting regions from Valparaíso to Los Lagos leaves 35 houses destroyed, 1,029 with major damage, 6,732 with minor damage, and 815 under assessment. The most affected region in terms of displaced people is La Araucanía, with 1,168; followed by Ñuble, with 730; Biobío, with 350; Maule, with 290; O’Higgins, with 188; Los Ríos, with 63; Valparaíso, with 12; and Los Lagos, with two. In terms of housing, Biobío has 11 destroyed and 426 with major damage, while La Araucanía records 352 with major damage. Maule reports 3 destroyed and 93 with major damage, and Ñuble, 9 destroyed and 70 with major damage. The impact also continues on connectivity. There are reports of cuts, overflows, sinkholes, mass removals, landslides, and flooding on roads in the regions of O’Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Biobío, La Araucanía, Los Ríos, and Los Lagos. Additionally, in Valparaíso, the Los Libertadores border crossing remains closed to all types of vehicles. The alert system maintains red alerts in Ñuble, Biobío, La Araucanía, and San Pablo, in Los La…

The Comptroller's Office issued a formal notice to the Municipality of La Cruz regarding information about the alleged discovery of a marijuana plantation by an official. This follows the leak of an audio in which Mayor Filomena Navia scolds one of her subordinates who supposedly detected the drug using drones in the search for wells. The Comptroller's Office announced this Tuesday that it became aware of this situation, which "could constitute potential administrative irregularities," related to the obligation of officials to report acts that could constitute a crime, as provided in Law 18.883. Therefore, on Tuesday, August 4, the Regional Comptroller of Valparaíso formally requested the Municipality of La Cruz to report within five working days on the veracity of the drug discovery and the measures taken, especially whether a criminal complaint was filed and when it occurred.

For a few minutes, on Tuesday past 10 p.m., the Presidential Palace of Cerro Castillo was completely dark. The power outage, which affected the entire sector of Viña del Mar, interrupted the meeting that at that moment President José Antonio Kast was holding with the bench of deputies from the Independent Democratic Union (UDI), which lasted more than three hours to coordinate the legislative agenda after the mega reform. A generator allowed the conversation to resume. The President arrived in good spirits to the meeting. And just a few minutes before it started, while the deputies were heading to the Presidential Palace, the Senate approved by 27 votes in favor the mechanism to compensate municipalities for the exemption of contributions, the last norm that was missing to be dispatched. In this context, the President thanked the bench for their support during the process and stated that the government's priorities now would be on security and employment, for which he asked for cooperation from Congress. Before that, Kast took the time to hold some informal exchanges with some of the parliamentarians and also took the opportunity to show his office in Cerro Castillo. "It was a very pleasant, relaxed meeting in an atmosphere of trust," summarizes a deputy. The truth is that the meeting took place with a lot of background noise. Although according to parliamentarians the topic was not discussed, the meeting occurred amid the controversy…

As soon as the reconstruction and economic development project began to be discussed —in fact: before knowing its provisions— the left opposition anticipated its decision to turn to the Constitutional Court (CC). The era of diatribes against the “third chamber” and the reivindication of the “political agency of the people” was left behind. Now the narrative stance is very different: it is claimed that the CC must defend our “democratic republic” (article 4 of the Constitution), supposedly threatened by the tax invariability for large investments for 10, 15, or 20 years (depending on the amount), approved by a majority of deputies and senators within the framework of the miscellaneous law. As was predictable, various voices —beyond the right— have reacted to this grandiloquent rhetoric by recalling certain obvious facts. On one hand, it does not require much sophistication to notice that other attitudes and tricks threaten democratic institutions (from intolerance to dissent and validation of violence to the erosion of judicial independence). On the other hand, our country has already experienced different regimes of tax invariability —not only the well-known D. L. 600—, both in the past and in the present (from those approved under the governments of former presidents Ibañez del Campo and Frei Montalva to the “Navarino law,” in force today). The point has been summarized with agility…

The Municipality of Providencia obtained an unprecedented conviction under the Responsible Pet Ownership regulations, known as Law Cholito, against a 21-year-old individual who in June 2025 assaulted a cat in the middle of the street. After proving his involvement in the events that occurred on June 21, 2025, when he kicked a cat named Tyson with his knee and repeatedly slammed it against the ground, the 8th Guarantee Court of Santiago sentenced the individual to 60 days in prison at its maximum degree, which he will serve in freedom, a fine of one-third of UTM, and perpetual absolute disqualification from owning any type of animal. "This sentence sets an unprecedented precedent. It is the first time that a municipality, in its capacity as administrator of public space, has judicially proven a case of animal abuse occurring in public. This ruling demonstrates that when institutions act quickly, in a coordinated manner, and with conviction, it is possible to pursue these crimes and achieve justice," highlighted Mayor Jaime Bellolio. Following the detection of the incident by camera operators from the San Cristóbal Tunnel, Providencia Security responded to the scene, detained the aggressor until the arrival of Carabineros, and activated municipal Animal Protection teams to assist Tyson. On the other hand, the Municipality's Pet and Companion Animal Defender's Office filed the complaint, lodged a lawsuit...

It all started in 1998. That year, businessman Cristián Becker contacted artist Sergio Andrade to realize a project, with a sustainable focus, that would later become one of the most attractive gastronomic spots in the Metropolitan Region. They used more than 8,600 discarded tires to build the walls, which were then covered with adobe. Andrade chose this technique to achieve curved interior spaces, which provide a sense of movement and harmony with the living nature surrounding the construction. The wood came from fallen cypress trees, which were brought from the coastal area of Cahuil. A large part of the ironwork came from pieces rescued from old locomobiles that, at that time, were used in sawmills. After two years of preparations, Casa Bosque opened its doors at Camino al Volcán 16,829, Guayacán, San José de Maipo. Almost three decades after its opening in 2000, the space stands out as a meeting point immersed in nature, inviting visitors to detach from the hectic city rhythm and enjoy the surroundings. It is located about 45 kilometers from downtown Santiago. And, to get there from the city, no tolls need to be paid. Its accessibility makes it an ideal destination for those wishing to connect directly with the environment without leaving the capital. What is Casa Bosque, the restaurant immersed in nature that combines a hotel and expeditions One of the elements…

The governor of Biobío, Sergio Giacaman, arrived in Santiago this Wednesday to express his displeasure to the Executive regarding the suspension of two road projects in the region. And it is that the Ministry of Finance will halt two investment projects related to public transportation in Greater Concepción. Specifically, these are the corridors of routes 160 and route 150-Autopista Concepción Talcahuano. The initiatives included exclusive bus lanes, bus stops, bike lanes, and sidewalks. The investment amounted to 400 million dollars. Because of this decision, the regional governor traveled to Santiago to hold a meeting this Wednesday with the Minister of the Interior and spokesperson, Claudio Alvarado. Regarding this matter, from the editorial team of La Tercera, he criticized that “unfortunately, we still have a unitary state. Decisions are made in Santiago, and we come to complain about some decisions taken by the government.” “We are indeed upset because we found out through the press about a decision by the Minister of Finance on April 15. Minister Quiroz, in April, made a decision that there is no more money, regarding the execution of some very important works for the region,” he added. In this regard, he emphasized that he was upset with the Executive and that there was a “miscommunication.” Additionally, he believes that regions are ultimately treated as if they were “second-class.” Regarding the meeting…

The Court of Appeals of Arica rejected the protection appeal filed on behalf of residents of the Amanecer and Los Laureles villas in the Cerro Chuño neighborhood, who oppose the eviction ordered by the regional authority, against the Regional Presidential Delegation of Arica and Parinacota, the Housing and Urbanization Service (Serviu) of Arica and Parinacota, and the Head of the XV Zone of Carabineros of Arica and Parinacota. In a unanimous ruling, the Second Chamber - composed of Ministers José Delgado Ahumada, Nora Bahamondes Acevedo, and lawyer (i) Raúl Castro Cruz - dismissed the admissibility of the constitutional action due to manifest lack of grounds. The ruling states that "the lawyer filing the appeal claims to do so on behalf of the 'inhabitants of Villa Amanecer and Villa Los Laureles,' projecting an alleged impact that, according to her own calculations, would affect more than four thousand three hundred people. However, the list accompanying her petition as the factual basis of her legitimacy is entirely precarious, informal, and insufficient to establish the representation she claims. Indeed, as noted in the Serviu report, this document is not signed by anyone, lacks formality, and merely individualizes seven properties." The resolution adds that "even more seriously, this list presents clear inconsistencies: it includes a property..."

The second half of the year started off on the wrong foot for new car sales. According to the latest figures released by the National Automotive Association of Chile (Anac), 24,722 units of 0KM vehicles were sold in the country, representing a decrease of 8.1% compared to the same month in 2025. "The market for light and medium vehicles in July registered a contraction directly related to bad weather fronts and frontal systems that affected much of the country for several days and led authorities to adopt preventive measures in different regions. Thus, the impact was observed in both northern and southern regions of the country, with declines in the Atacama and Maule regions during the last month, as well as in La Araucanía, Los Ríos, and Aysén," explained the trade organization. Despite the monthly performance, the market maintains a positive cumulative balance so far this year. Between January and July, 178,296 new units were sold, which is a growth of 3.3% compared to the same period in 2025. Given its extraordinary and limited nature, the decrease in July should be understood as a temporary effect that, for now, does not affect the projected year-end total, which is around 320,000 units.

Estudiantes de La Plata received good news that could mean new problems for Universidad Católica. The Argentine club managed to lift the restriction imposed by FIFA due to the debt they owed to Inter Miami for the purchase of Facundo Farías. The sanction, which had been in place since March 25 of this year, was a significant obstacle when assembling the squad at a crucial moment of the season, with the Copa Libertadores as one of the main objectives. Despite this, Pincharratas managed to reach the round of 16 of the continental tournament, where they will face UC. "We have finished paying the total amount claimed by Inter Miami, the inhibition is lifted," announced the team's president, Juan Sebastián Verón, in an interview with the supporter media Atentos Pinchas. Later, the club itself explained the situation through a statement. "Estudiantes de La Plata Club informs that today it has completed the full payment of the amount established by the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber regarding the transfer of player Facundo Farías, from Inter Miami CF." "Likewise, the institution has formally requested the cessation of the inhibition imposed on the club, a process expected to be completed in the coming hours," they added. With this, Estudiantes can now get...