Reading Comprehension Decline Among Chilean University Students

A recent report highlights growing difficulties for university students in Chile to understand long and complex texts. Experts link the trend to reduced reading habits during schooling, the pandemic’s confinement effects and the dominance of short‑form content on social media. The latest OECD assessment showed that 53 % of Chileans aged 16‑65 scored at the lowest level of reading comprehension, while only 2 % reached the highest levels.

In Argentina, a complementary article recommends five books for teenagers and young adults to read over the winter holidays, ranging from horror and romance to science fiction and classic literature. Titles include a novelisation of the popular video‑game franchise “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” illustrating how modern media platforms are influencing youth reading choices.