Chile & The World in Six

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Red alert declared in 10 Santiago communities as a major storm system approaches with heavy rain, hail, and landslide risks — schools suspended Tuesday. We cover the tragic Portillo...

President Kast makes a historic 71-year first state visit to Bolivia today, while electricity bills are set to drop 4.3% from January 2027. Chile holds an urgent mining safety roundtable after 13 deaths this year, and...

Today on Chile & The World in Six: Chile reopens consulates in Venezuela after nearly two years, marking a diplomatic thaw. Carabineros retires the iconic UZI and introduces modern Czech-made submachine guns. The Mining...

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Minera Escondida reaches a last-minute preliminary deal with supervisors, averting a strike at the world's largest copper mine. The IMF slashes Chile's 2026 growth forecast to just...

Today on Chile & The World in Six: The IMF slashes Chile's 2026 growth forecast to just 0.6%, placing the country among the weakest economies in South America. Congress will summon Codelco after two workers die in an...

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Two workers die in an avalanche at Codelco's El Teniente mine. Schools remain closed in Las Condes as cleanup continues after historic rainfall and a devastating mudslide. Diplomatic...

Chile and the World in Six covers today's top stories: the devastating mudslide in Las Condes that left six injured and triggered a catastrophe zone declaration, why October 2026 is now Santiago's wettest October on...

Today on Chile & The World in Six: Congress passes landmark Rules for Use of Force law for police and military. The Toma Yevide eviction begins in San Felipe affecting thousands. President Kast's disapproval hits record...

Today on Chile & The World in Six: Heavy rains trigger a Yellow Alert in Santiago with over 13,000 homes without power and a tragic death in San Bernardo. The long-awaited trial preparation hearing for former Maipú...

Today on Chile & The World in Six: The government's Budget 2027 asks Congress for a $25 billion debt ceiling while proposing 7.4% cuts to science funding. Chile climbs 9 spots in the Fraser Institute's economic freedom...

Monday's episode covers the tragic killing of Sargento Jaime Urrea during a domestic violence call in Quilleco, making him the second carabinero killed in just over a week. We also report on another off-duty officer...

Today on Chile and the World in Six: President Kast unveils the 2027 Budget with a 1.5% spending increase as the opposition demands transparency. Unemployment hits 9.6% — the highest in five years — while the Imacec...

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Fuel prices rise again with kerosene jumping almost 300 pesos per liter. Unemployment hits 9.6% — the worst in five years — while the economy contracts for the sixth time this year...

Today on Chile and the World in Six: The government signals it may withdraw its security reform to negotiate a new bill with the opposition. Chile issues a formal protest to the Israeli ambassador over comments about...

Today on Chile and the World in Six: National mourning declared after a police officer is killed in Lo Espejo, while authorities dismantle the first Brazilian PCC crime cell in Chile. Students and unions prepare for a...