Chile makes history in South America with the largest synthetic drug seizure in the area, resulting from an operation that led to the confiscation of over 300.000 pills and a total of 184 kilograms, alongside US$11 million in cash

Chile has contributed to a major astronomical breakthrough as the National telescope has detected oxygen in the distant known galaxy JADES-GS-z14-0, revealing that galaxies have formed or matured faster in the early universe than previously believed

Widespread chaos spread due to a massive power outage affecting multiple regions, including Santiago and Valparaíso, with disruptions in public services and transportation; authorities are still working to restore power and manage the emergency

In January 2025, 517.976 Argentine tourists visited Chile, marking a 151,8% increase from the previous year, driven by a strong demand for shopping tourism, with many benefiting from the favorable exchange rate and lower prices

UNESCO is leading efforts in Chile to promote sports for inclusion and sustainability, as the country is preparing to host the 2027 Special Olympics World Games, reinforcing its commitment to social transformation through sports