Chile

Government neutralizes Mepco and drives fuel prices to historic highs

March 25, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ በ AI የተሰራ ምስል

José Antonio Kast's government issued decrees tweaking the Mepco, allowing historic gasoline and diesel price hikes starting March 26. The move addresses surging oil prices from the Iran war and fiscal tightness, with relief for paraffin and transporters. Congress approved the bill after negotiations exempting SMEs from higher taxes.

Camaño announces lawsuit against Parisi and Olivares for slander

Deputy Felipe Camaño, vice president of the Chamber of Deputies, filed a lawsuit for libel and slander against Franco Parisi and Javier Olivares of the PDG. The action follows criticism over his vote for Jorge Alessandri in last week's Chamber presidency election. Camaño describes his choice as honoring an administrative agreement.

Environment minister Toledo prioritizes decrees with greater local interest in review

March 25, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Chile's Environment Minister Francisca Toledo stated that the review of withdrawn supreme decrees prioritizes those with greater local interest, such as the Villarrica lake decontamination plan. This follows controversy over withdrawing 43 decrees from the previous administration. Toledo stressed an agile and responsible review process.

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Secondary students disrupt Metro Line 1 at Los Leones station

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Mayors criticize fuel price hikes during La Moneda meeting

Official reception for Santiago Wanderers in Valparaíso over U20 title

Santiago Wanderers' U20 squad received a tribute at Valparaíso's Elías Figueroa stadium after winning the Copa Libertadores U20 against Flamengo. The ceremony featured local and regional authorities but was closed to fans. Thousands of supporters gathered outside as the team displayed the trophy.

Arzola debuts as minister in Congress, reinforces SLEP and SAE reviews

March 24, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

María Paz Arzola, Chile's new Education Minister, presented her legislative priorities on Tuesday to the Chamber of Deputies' Education Committee, joined by her three undersecretaries. She highlighted financial deficits in eight programs and outlined proposals for school, early childhood, and higher education. She announced reviews of the SLEP transfer calendar and SAE changes.

Several low-magnitude earthquakes strike Chile on March 23

Chile's National Seismological Center at the University of Chile recorded four earthquakes with magnitudes from 4.1 to 4.5 on Monday, March 23, across various regions. Most were imperceptible due to their depth and Chile's position at the Nazca and South American plates boundary. Senapred recalled basic safety guidelines for earthquakes.

Alex Michelsen defeats Alejandro Tabilo and shushes Chilean crowd in Miami

March 23, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

American tennis player Alex Michelsen staged a comeback to eliminate Chile's Alejandro Tabilo 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the third round of the Miami Masters 1000. After the win, Michelsen made a shushing gesture toward the Chilean-supporting crowd, prompting boos from spectators.

March 25, 2026 16:28