Chile News in English

Good morning! It’s 17th December, and here’s your Chile daily news capsule.

Kast keeps options open for José Luis Daza's potential ministerial role.

Kast discusses possible support for Bachelet's UN candidacy, contingent on Chile's interests.

Trump warns Venezuela is surrounded by the largest navy in South America's history.

President-elect Kast confirms plans to live at La Moneda, even with a sleeping bag.

Kast faces significant challenges starting in March, having won all communes from O’Higgins to Magallanes.

Over $6 billion in illicit businesses lead to the arrest of more than 50 people in Chile.

A beauty salon collapses in Iquique, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.

Supreme Court elects Chevesich as its first female president in 200 years.

Concerns rise over a forest fire in San Pedro, consuming 1,800 hectares and affecting Santiago.

Massive power outage leaves 57,000 customers in the RM without electricity on Monday night.

US military strikes in the Eastern Pacific target three vessels, resulting in eight fatalities.

Central Bank cuts interest rates to 4.5%, forecasting inflation to hit targets sooner than expected.

Colo Colo secures its first signing for 2026, replacing Mauricio Isla.

The University of Chile ends 2025 as the top team in the IFFHS world ranking.

Scientists at the University of Chile enhance antioxidant levels in tomatoes.

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