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Groups call for marches marking the seventh anniversary of the social uprising
President José Antonio Kast described October 18 as a time of great violence and said he hoped it would never happen again.
Argentine priest criticized over talks on homosexuality to speak at Expofamily
Javier Olivera Ravasi, removed from pastoral duties in Argentina, will speak about Christian education at an event promoted by Kaiser and Kast Adriasola.
Gobierno buscará reponer en el Senado proyecto que amplía detención de migrantesIn Spanish
La reforma cayó en la Cámara por un voto y ahora su avance depende de Vlado Mirosevic, nuevo presidente de la Comisión de Constitución del Senado.In Spanish
Labor Committee unanimously approves universal childcare bill in principle
Minister Tomás Rau announced amendments on funding, copayments and public early childhood education; the deadline to submit them is October 30.
Marches called for October 18 despite government authorizing none
Social organizations maintain their calls to gather in Plaza Baquedano and the regions; the CUT distances itself, and Governor Orrego warns he will pursue those responsible for damage.
National Human Rights Institute says state has serious outstanding human rights obligations seven years after social uprising
Of more than 12,000 complaints of institutional violence during the October 18 unrest, only 219 resulted in convictions, according to Public Prosecutor’s Office data.
UDD survey: 64% view the consequences of the social unrest negatively
A panel that tracked 978 people between 2019 and 2026 shows greater rejection of violence and less support for the idea that the October 18 unrest was necessary.
Nicolás Somma: issues buried after the failed constitutional process could resurface
The UC academic rules out another social uprising, but warns that cuts or breaches of the moral compact with the state would increase the risk of protests.
Families of the disappeared denounce cuts to 2027 human rights budget
The organizations estimate a real drop of 27.71% in forensic expert work and search procedures, and of 36.74% in funding for memorial sites.