Senate of Chile

Death of Chilean politician Camilo Escalona

2 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Camilo Escalona, former Chilean Senate President, dies at 71

Camilo Escalona Medina, a prominent Chilean politician and former Senate President, has died at the age of 71 at Clínica Indisa in Santiago. His death followed a battle with aggressive prostate cancer that began in April

Chile Senate pushes online gambling licensing

6 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Chile orders blocking of 42 illegal online gambling websites

Chile’s regulatory overhaul of online gambling evolved through July and August 2026. The process began with the Internal Revenue Service (SII) attempting to collect a 19% VAT on online gambling platforms, including forei

Chile advances ACOT security and constitutional reforms

12 clusters · 89 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Chile security reforms face criticism over expanded executive powers

The Chilean government, under President José Antonio Kast, has formally submitted its Agenda Against Organized Crime and Terrorism (ACOT) constitutional reform package to the Senate. The proposal seeks to elevate public

Chile tax reform faces inequality criticism and court blocks

23 clusters · 130 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Chilean tax ruling and Puno budget execution updates

The National Reconstruction and Economic Development bill, or “megareforma,” continues to face intense scrutiny over economic inequality and regional disparities. While the core pillars—including reducing corporate tax f

Chile school admission reform moves forward

7 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Chile updates Carabineros recruitment and SAE school admissions

In early July 2026, the Chilean government announced a reform of the Sistema de Admisión Escolar (SAE) to shift secondary-school placement from random assignment toward merit-based selection. The Chamber of Deputies appr

Youth digital wellbeing and mental health in South America

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Youth leaders and policymakers discuss digital challenges in Chile and Argentina

Concerns regarding youth mental health and digital technology usage have gained prominence in Chile and Argentina. In Chile, an Ipsos Education Monitor 2026 report indicated that 68% of respondents perceive Chilean youth

Mexico euthanasia legal and legislative debate

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Chile pauses security reform to seek congressional consensus

Legal and legislative efforts to permit euthanasia are progressing in Mexico. In Oaxaca, two amparo lawsuits have been filed to challenge the General Health Law and the Oaxaca Penal Code, which currently criminalize assi

Mexican authorities combat illegal fuel trafficking

2 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Chilean authorities raid Congress and Junaeb in corruption probe

Mexican authorities have intensified operations against illegal fuel trafficking, known as “huachicol”. In late August 2026, federal forces dismantled four illegal fuel processing centers located across San Luis Potosí

Mexican legislative reforms for animal cruelty

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Oaxaca authorities arrest kidnapping suspect; Coahuila probes animal cruelty

Legislators in different Mexican states are proposing reforms to strengthen animal welfare laws and increase penalties for cruelty. In San Luis Potosí, Deputy Brisseire Sánchez López has introduced a proposal to amend t