Chile News in English

August 12, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 12th August, and here’s your Chile daily news capsule.

Kast challenges free reconnection of services in disaster-stricken areas at the Constitutional Court.

Zandra Parisi warns the government it needs 89 votes for future projects after holiday proposal rejection.

Heavy rain across Chile prompts class suspensions in two northern regions due to frontal system.

The megarenovation approval boosts stocks for banks, utilities, and SQM-B amid environmental debates.

The government's draft constitutional reform includes eleven changes to the fundamental charter on security.

Live updates on the earthquake in Colombia: casualty figures and damage assessments continue to rise.

Strong winds and power outages disrupt classes in Iquique and surrounding coastal areas of Tarapacá.

Israeli ambassador's post about Viña del Mar exhibition sparks backlash from Chilean senators over national sovereignty.

Scientists rebel against changes to Fondecyt, claiming they jeopardize Chilean science and research.

Ex-minister questions Mas on Codelco's profit capitalization, calling the $2.4 billion figure confusing.

Trump responds to Iran, demanding compensation for damages while asserting U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Kast appoints six new ambassadors, facing criticism from diplomats over the selection criteria.

U.S. revives the Monroe Doctrine, aiming to establish a hemispheric protectorate that includes Chile.

Alexis Sánchez reveals reasons for leaving Europe to join Montreal in Major League Soccer.

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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