Chile & The World in Six

Chile & The World in Six — Monday, May 11, 2026


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Today on Chile and the World in Six: Santiago faces a second day of Environmental Alert with vehicle restrictions and wood-burning bans. Chile's economy stumbles in Q1 with analysts warning GDP growth may fall below 2%. The hantavirus cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Tenerife as two Chileans remain in preventive isolation — the outbreak's origin traced through Chile and Argentina. Copper prices surge above $6.25/lb, but China's sulphuric acid export ban threatens Chilean production. Interior Minister Steinert faces pressure from within the ruling coalition on security results. Plus: the Trump-Xi summit this week could reshape global trade, and the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire shows cracks on its final day. Your daily Chile news podcast in English — perfect for English learners and anyone following noticias Chile, política chilena, and world events. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.
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Chile & The World in SixBy JJ PROJECT