Man wanted by police stabbed during robbery in Punta Arenas
A man was taken into custody at the Magallanes Clinical Hospital after being the victim of a stabbing during a robbery early Friday morning.
Valentina Reyes
LA ERA
Dual-role crisis in Las Condes and criticism of La Moneda’s structure mark start of Kast administration
The Las Condes municipal council is set to vote this Thursday on the resignations of Catalina Ugarte and Cristóbal de la Maza, both of whom hold key positions within the Executive branch.
News
View all →Nelson Caucoto warns of risks to prosecution of crimes against humanity in Chile
With 50 years of experience in human rights law, the attorney questions the political will to continue the search for the disappeared.
Legitimacy Crisis Hits Chilean Highway Concessions Amid Lack of Public Participation
Chile's infrastructure model faces growing social conflict as local communities are excluded from the decision-making process for major road projects.
Ruling coalition pushes for vote on massive economic reform this week
The administration of Antonio Kast aims to vote on the legislative framework for the major economic reactivation and reconstruction project next Thursday, May 7.
García Ruminot reaffirms Claudio Alvarado’s leadership and announces urgent push for major reconstruction bill
The Minister of the General Secretariat of the Presidency clarified the Government's chain of command following a clash in the political committee and confirmed that urgency will be renewed to fast-track the economic reactivation project.
Kast’s approval drops to 39% as 67% believe crime is overwhelming the State
President José Antonio Kast's approval rating has hit its lowest point after 50 days in office, amid an employment crisis and a sweeping structural reform agenda.
Kast's Approval Ratings Drop to 29% Amid Security and Fiscal Policy Tensions
President José Antonio Kast's approval rating fell by 4.2 percentage points, reaching 29.1% in the latest Pulso Ciudadano poll.
Man wanted by police stabbed during robbery in Punta Arenas
A man was taken into custody at the Magallanes Clinical Hospital after being the victim of a stabbing during a robbery early Friday morning.
Former Carabineros officer held in pretrial detention after drunk driving crash, hit-and-run, and false robbery report in Rancagua
A former Carabineros officer has been formally charged with driving under the influence and obstruction of justice following an accident in the O’Higgins Region.
Ministry of Mining suspends media monitoring tender following copyright infringement allegations
The Chilean government allocated over $1 billion in 2025 to press monitoring services which, according to the ANP, fail to pay for reproduction rights.
Poduje defends Ministry of Housing's autonomy to implement budget cuts using internal criteria
Minister of Housing and Urbanism Iván Poduje, speaking from Punta Arenas, asserted that his ministry will internally decide where to apply fiscal adjustments, rejecting the need to follow Treasury recommendations.
Bicycle shop at Costanera Center burglarized via wall drilling technique
Criminals broke into a Trek retail store by drilling through a wall adjacent to a hallway within the Providencia shopping center.
Culture
View all →Santiago Ballet to Debut New Production of Cinderella at Municipal Theatre
Choreographed by Lachlan Monaghan, the new production will run at the Santiago Municipal Theatre from May 29 to June 6.
Undurraga defends budget adjustments for Ministry of Culture following $51 billion peso cut
Minister Francisco Undurraga assured that the reduction in funds will not affect existing commitments and that GAM resources will be reallocated.
José Miguel Insulza joins Azul Azul board, calls for transparency regarding club ownership
The former OAS Secretary General seeks to clarify share ownership within Universidad de Chile's corporate structure.
Megadeth delivers a masterclass in technical precision during first night of Chilean farewell tour
The Dave Mustaine-led thrash metal legends packed the Movistar Arena with a setlist featuring both timeless classics and tracks from their latest album.
Francisco Ortega reimagines La Quintrala as a vampire in his new novel
Chilean author Francisco Ortega presents Catrala, a work that bridges the colonial legend of Catalina de los Ríos with the traditions of universal Gothic literature.
Chicago Marathon CEO Sees Global Potential for Santiago Marathon
Michael Nishi, head of the prestigious American race, highlighted the Chilean capital's ability to become a world-class event.
New series launched to explore Santiago's architectural heritage
The 'Santiago, Architecture with History' program will feature online lectures and guided tours of iconic buildings throughout the historic district.
Puerto Varas to host third edition of ReLib literary festival
The festival will take place on May 2 and 3 at Parque Estación, featuring over 55 independent publishers.
The Art of Dining Solo: A Guide to Santiago's Best Bars
An exploration of the psychology and the top spots in Santiago for enjoying a meal on your own.
Minister Undurraga Announces Dates for 2026 Heritage Day and Opens Registration
The national celebration of cultural heritage is set for May 30 and 31, with registration for institutions opening this Wednesday.
Cultural Guilds Warn of 'Existential Threat' Amid Proposed Changes to Intellectual Property Law
Organizations representing authors, musicians, and filmmakers are rejecting a new article in the National Reconstruction bill that would allow the free use of copyrighted works to train artificial intelligence.