Chile

Authorities are investigating alleged cyberattacks by Chinese hackers against Chilean telecommunications companies; at least three operators have reportedly suffered malicious activity through different, highly sophisticated techniques

Central University of Chile officially nominated pianist and academic Roberto Bravo González for the 2026 National Prize for Musical Arts, the highest recognition given by the State to those who have contributed to the cultural development of the country

First sight of a puma and reappearance of colocolo cat in Quebrada de la Plata Natural Monument underline the ecological value of one of the most important wild spaces in the Metropolitan Region, refuges of biodiversity of Chilean Mediterranean ecosystem

Hundreds of Haitian minors allegedly entered the country on charter flights without authorities verifying their relationship to the accompanying adults, either during the journey or upon arrival, according to the Prosecutor’s Office

Construction and development infrastructure projects involving energy and public health have been halted to check out eventual impact on endangered species and archaeological remains; President Kast, conservative right, sharply criticized the decision

A color image of the 'Sombrero Galaxy' has been released this week by the U.S. National Science Foundation’s NOIRLab; galaxy Messier 104 and its halo of stars had been observed four years ago by a telescope in Chile, 30 million light-years away

Chilean architect Smiljan Radić Clarke won the 2026 Pritzker Prizefor architecture; a low-profile architect, he is known for his ability to anticipate the future and bring the discipline back to essentials: how we move through the world and inhabit places

A major expedition to the Atacama Trench has documented deep-sea biodiversity, including possible new species, and geological fault evidence linked to historic earthquakes - Scientists Chile revealed

Chile has summoned the US ambassador after Washington imposed visa sanctions on 3 officials of President Gabriel Boric’s government for allegedly undermining regional security, rejecting the accusations as unilateral measures that violate its sovereignty

13 parties have been dissolved as they failed to reach 5% of the valid votes cast in latest election; the Board of Directors of the Electoral Service SERVEL applied current legislation to the letter

At least 21 people have died and around 20.000 have been affected as wildfires in central-southern Chile have intensified, with 800 homes destroyed and four suspects arrested for allegedly starting the fires

A high-level meeting to reinforce maritime decarbonization as a long-term State policy has been held, aiming to boost Chile's global leadership in low-emission shipping despite delays in international climate agreements

National Space Center has been inaugurated to boost space technology research, satellite operations, and regional cooperation, marking a major step toward scientific autonomy and innovation since construction began in 2024