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Scotiabank sues Viña del Mar over current account tender won by Bci
The bank says its bid would have left the municipality with $762 million more over four years and is seeking a new evaluation; the mayor's office defends the process.

Viña del Mar and Concón property registrars named as suspects over their appointments
The investigation, linked to the Audio Case, seeks to establish whether financial favors were exchanged for the appointments of Luis Fischer and Carlos Swett.
Santiago court revokes nighttime house arrest, placing Monsalve under full house arrest again
The former undersecretary of the Interior, accused of rape and sexual abuse, must remain in his apartment in Viña del Mar all day.
Karen Doggenweiler wins Best Female Host at Premios Cordillera for third consecutive year
The Mega host beat Diana Bolocco by fewer than 12 thousand votes at an awards ceremony that drew nearly ten million public votes.
Valparaíso opened the 2026-2027 cruise season with a Norwegian polar ship
The port expects 30 port calls through April 2027, and Mayor Camila Nieto renewed her call for a dedicated cruise pier.

Government suspends classes in 16 comunas of Valparaíso due to frontal system
The measure covers public and private schools in Los Andes, Quillota, Quilpué and 13 other comunas, as heavy rain is forecast.

CorreosChile launched a postage stamp honoring Cecilia, la Incomparable
The issue of 40 thousand stamps priced at $1,000 includes postcards and is on sale in four cities and online as part of Chilean Music Day.
Government maintains red alert in Santiago Metropolitan Region and rules out serious emergencies for now
The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service reported 103 people in shelters and damaged homes, while the Chilean Meteorological Directorate forecasts further bursts of rain in Santiago in the early morning hours.

Poduje stays above 50% despite decline in support for Kast and cabinet
Work on the ground, clashes with the Ministry of Finance and television experience could explain why the housing minister is weathering the government's difficult spell.

Villa Alemana began installing nine smart surveillance poles
Minister of Public Security Martín Arrau and Mayor Nelson Estay led the start of construction in the municipality in the Valparaíso Region.

Gonzalo Arenas, former UDI deputy, is Kast's pick to become La Moneda spokesperson
The lawyer and historian specializing in Diego Portales would take over at the General Secretariat of Government to bring order to communications that the ruling coalition has criticized for months.

State Defense Council files criminal complaint against former Legal Medical Service director for fraud against the state and embezzlement
Gabriel Zamora allegedly used a government car to travel to his classes in Valparaíso and paid for a management meeting in Valdivia with training funds.
Shooting in Quintero leaves a 13-year-old and a 43-year-old man injured
The PDI is investigating an armed attack in Quintero. Sources differ on the teenager's condition and the possible motive.
Senate to call special session over AFP Fund E losses
Government and opposition lawmakers sought explanations for the 10.4% decline in the most conservative fund, linked to pension fund managers’ derivatives contracts.
Senado approves Macarena Lobos and Juan Esteban Laval as CMF commissioners
The former Boric minister and the general counsel of the banking association join the financial regulator with support from the right and opposition from PS senators.
Kast approves Carabineros' 2027 Alto Mando with eight generals retiring
General director Marcelo Araya kept his strategic core team and added nine promotions to the leadership that will guide the institution through its centennial.

Senate confirms Marcela Sabat and Pedro Huichalaf to TVN board
The former RN senator and former Bachelet undersecretary join the state broadcaster's board as it carries debt of nearly 70 billion pesos.