Chile News in English

January 1, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 1st January, and here’s your Chile daily news capsule.

Metro Santiago extends hours for New Year's Eve celebrations and traffic diversions are planned.

High temperatures prompt alerts in four regions as Chile faces a scorching New Year.

Valparaíso and Viña del Mar prepare for New Year's Eve festivities and weather updates.

Cathy Barriga's defense proposes an agreement to avoid trial, but the prosecutor denies it.

Santiago ends the year under a smoky sky due to a major fire in San Bernardo.

Families from Rapa Nui support Pakarati, claiming President Boric promised to work on self-determination.

A new heatwave in Ñuble leads to a Red Alert as authorities urge fire prevention.

Chile confirms its first case of influenza AH3N2 amid rising flu cases nationwide.

Colo Colo announces Joaquín Sosa as their second signing for the upcoming season.

Angelo Pierattini's condition improves after a serious car accident, as musicians show support.

The U de Conce strengthens its squad with Pablo Parra, a former player from Colo Colo.

Petro claims Trump bombed a drug factory in Venezuela, raising international tensions.

The UN criticizes Israel's decision to revoke permits for 37 NGOs operating in Gaza.

New Year celebrations worldwide feature stunning fireworks and light shows.

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

This audio and transcript are generated using AI from publicly available news sources.

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