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Updated daily · Last updated August 20, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 20th August, and here’s your Chile daily news capsule.

Sichel criticizes the new state of emergency in Kast's security reform as "delirious."

Alexis Sánchez offers support to President Kast after his visit to Tocopilla.

Claudio Chamorro steps down from Megacentro after successful financial restructuring.

Camilo Huerta says he "should have nothing" after leaving prison for house arrest.

Xepelin partners with BICE to launch a digital current account for SMEs in Chile.

Lawmakers vote on the controversial greyhound racing ban in Chile.

A 30-year-old man arrested in Bío Bío for threatening President Kast online.

A man is shot dead on the Costanera Norte highway during a suspected robbery.

Minister Martín Arrau praises the capture of a fugitive linked to the homicide of Manuel Huenupil.

Minister Rincón expresses disappointment over the rejection of an electric project in Maule.

Trump announces a "devastating" economic operation aimed at isolating Iran.

Boric and his delegation will attend a progressive summit in Uruguay to launch a magazine.

NASA highlights Chilean scientist Jenny Blamey for her contributions to astrobiology.

Cases of syphilis reach a historic high in Chile, especially among older adults.

The health ministry issues a food alert due to listeria found in a cheese brand.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!

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