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  1. Cristian Pradenas resigns as regional secretary for National Assets in Arica

    Arica and Parinacota has seen five regional ministerial secretaries leave in seven months of Kast's administration, and the reason for the latest departure remains unknown.

    · By Sofía Herrera

  2. Arica evaluates two sites for a US$450 million high-complexity hospital

    Cerro Chuño, with 14 hectares undergoing eviction and heavy metal contamination, is competing with a 12-hectare state-owned site in the northern part of the city.

    Health · By Javiera Salinas

  3. The 1926 US proposal to give Tacna and Arica to Bolivia

    Historian Sergio González Miranda revisits Frank B. Kellogg's idea, which Lima rejected and Santiago left without a definitive response almost a century ago.

    World · By Lucía Campos

  4. El Niño wipes out anchoveta catches in northern Chile, and Corpesca suppliers fear bankruptcy

    Small-scale fishers from Arica to Mejillones are landing no catch, and Sonapesca is asking for a review of the tax paid on fishing quotas.

    Economy · By Matías Reyes

  5. State Defense Council files criminal complaint against Arica judge for judicial misconduct, bribery and forgery

    The state alleges that a judge, a court process server and a cartographer coordinated to register an agricultural subdivision rejected by the Agriculture and Livestock Service in the Lluta Valley.

    Crime · By Cristóbal Araya

  6. US and Mexican importers question Chile over burning of Bolivian timber

    The Fiscalía de Arica (Arica prosecutor's office) stands by its tests, while Bolivian timber firms and trade groups estimate losses of up to 15 million dollars.

    National · By Andrés Figueroa

  7. Government halts mining concession auctions from Arica to Los Lagos after rains

    Small-scale miners in disaster zones will be exempt from auctions until the end of 2026, though their outstanding mining license fees remain due.

    National · By Javiera Salinas

  8. Kast travels to Bolivia amid drug-tainted timber crisis and a shortened agenda

    The detention of Bolivian timber in Arica strains a visit that seeks to restore ambassadors after 48 years without relations at that level.

    Crime · By Sofía Herrera

    S.E. el Presidente de la República, José Antonio Kast, sostiene videollamada con el Presidente de Bolivia, Rodrigo Paz
  9. Mirosevic takes over Senate Constitution Committee and announces opposition security agenda

    The senator for Arica asked the government not to rush him with legislative urgency requests, while the signatories to the security reform push to speed it up.

    Politics · By Sofía Herrera

  10. Electricity bills could fall by an average of 4.3% from January, government says

    Arica, Tarapacá, Antofagasta, Atacama, Coquimbo and Valparaíso could see decreases of between 7.4% and 11%, according to preliminary figures from the Ministry of Energy.

    Economy · By Matías Reyes

  11. Chile and Bolivia's foreign ministers prepare Kast's visit and discuss timber case

    Bolivia requested due process over timber containing drugs seized in Arica, and both governments will reconvene the free transit working group within 30 days.

    Politics · By Sofía Herrera

    S.E. el Presidente de la República, José Antonio Kast, junto al canciller Francisco Pérez Mackenna, recibe cartas credenciales de embajadores concurrentes
  12. Kast signs agreements in La Paz as Bolivia reiterates its demand for sea access

    Chile and Bolivia agreed on mining, energy and digital cooperation, although Rodrigo Paz noted that access to the sea remains in Bolivia's Constitution.

    World · By Sofía Herrera

    S.E. el Presidente de la República, José Antonio Kast, junto al canciller Francisco Pérez Mackenna, recibe a la Secretaria de Asuntos Exteriores de Filipinas de Filipinas, Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro
  13. Suazo criticizes Primera B being decided off the pitch after 1-1 draw with Recoleta

    The San Luis coach called for a focus on football as the ANFP reviews complaints against San Marcos and Puerto Montt that could benefit Cobreloa.

    Sports · By Diego Fuentes

    Estadio Nacional de Chile - vista desde Av. Grecia
  14. San Luis drew with Recoleta as Cobreloa joined them at the top of Primera B

    San Luis and Cobreloa have 54 points ahead of matchday 30, with two complaints before the ANFP that could change the standings and favor the Calama side.

    Sports · By Diego Fuentes

  15. Kast arrives in La Paz on the first Chilean presidential visit to Bolivia in 71 years

    The president received a distinguished guest plaque and will sign agreements with Rodrigo Paz on mining, electricity interconnection and trade.

    Politics · By Sofía Herrera

    S.E. el Presidente de la República, José Antonio Kast, sostiene videollamada con el Presidente de Bolivia, Rodrigo Paz
  16. Kast travels to Bolivia for the first Chilean state visit in 70 years

    Drug-linked timber trafficking and stolen cars strain a meeting that La Moneda wants to focus on trade, energy, mining and connectivity with La Paz.

    Politics · By Sofía Herrera

    Palacio de La Moneda reabre su paso peatonal en conmemoración al bicentenario de Presidencia
  17. Kast travels to La Paz to sign agreements with Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz

    It is the first state visit by a Chilean president to Bolivia since 1955, with expectations growing over a possible restoration of relations.

    Politics · By Sofía Herrera

  18. Northern governors to join Kast on his official visit to Bolivia

    The one-day visit aims to advance security, trade and mining, but the narcomaderas case and protests in Bolivia led to a more limited trip.

    Politics · By Sofía Herrera

    S.E. el Presidente de la República, José Antonio Kast, junto al canciller Francisco Pérez Mackenna, recibe a la Secretaria de Asuntos Exteriores de Filipinas de Filipinas, Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro
  19. San Luis beats Puerto Montt 1-0 to become the sole leader of Primera B

    El equipo de Humberto Suazo suma 50 puntos, dos más que Cobreloa, y el sábado 17 de octubre recibe a Magallanes, que es tercero con 46.In Spanish

    Sports · By Diego Fuentes

    Estadio Nacional de Chile - vista desde Av. Grecia
  20. Rectors of public and private universities unite against the 2027 Budget

    Rectors from the Council of Rectors sent letters and briefing notes and spoke before Congress to stop the cut in higher education funding proposed by the Ministry of Education.

    Education · By Valentina Muñoz

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