Chile & The World in Six

Brazil's presidential election shakes Latin America: Lula wins his fourth term while Bolsonaro refuses to concede and markets crash. In Chile, President Kast admits government error in granting 56 sentence reductions to child sex offenders but keeps Justice Minister Rabat. Plus: Chile evaluates joining the US-led anti-cartel coalition, worker debt reaches alarming levels with 91% in the red, and Santiago Stock Exchange drops 1.4% on Brazil uncertainty. Your daily Chile news in English covering politics, economy, security, and international relations. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Chile faces tough economic news as CEPAL cuts 2026 growth to just 0.2%, the AFP pension scandal deepens with a formal investigation into Fund E losses, and Justice Minister Rabat confirms controversial sentence reductions at Punta Peuco. Internationally: Italy and Spain restore open borders after Ceuta crisis, Russia hits Kyiv with cluster munitions, and a critical PHP security flaw threatens websites worldwide. Your daily Chile news and English learning podcast covers noticias de Chile, economía, pensiones AFP, and world news in clear, accessible English. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Fuel prices rise for the fifth week in a row as truckers threaten to strike. A powerful storm system brings waterspouts to Biobío and forces school closures. The UN condemns weddings and parties at former Colonia Dignidad torture site. A critical PHP security vulnerability puts millions of websites at risk worldwide. Plus, Storm Adam leaves at least five dead in Spain. Your daily Chile news podcast in English — perfect for intermediate English learners. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: President Kast names Gonzalo Arenas as new government spokesperson. Congress passes controversial migration law allowing police to enter homes for deportations. Classes resume after storm, but Arauco declares Red Alert as massive sinkhole threatens 152 families. AFP pension scandal deepens — Fund E down 10.39% and all seven administrators under investigation. IMF cuts Chile's growth forecast to just 0.6%. Plus: SpaceX and Tesla explore historic merger, Japan launches Mars moon sample mission, and Australian lawmaker loses both legs in targeted attack. Your daily Chile news podcast in English — perfect for intermediate English learners. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

On today's Chile and the World in Six: A powerful storm forces school closures in 49 communities across five Chilean regions. CNN Chile journalist Mónica Rincón survives a violent armed carjacking in Santiago. Chile reopens its consulates in Venezuela after nearly two years. The AFP pension Fund E loses over 10% this year, sparking political debate. The IMF cuts Chile's 2026 growth forecast to just 0.6%. Japan launches a historic mission to Mars's moon Phobos. And France imposes curfews after deadly nationwide riots. Practice your English while staying informed about Chile news, noticias en inglés, and world events. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Red alert declared in 10 Santiago communities as a major storm system approaches with heavy rain, hail, and landslide risks — schools suspended Tuesday. We cover the tragic Portillo avalanche that killed four climbers, the seventh anniversary of Chile's estallido social with 29 detained, the end of the Centinela mine strike, Chile's economy facing a harsh IMF forecast at just 0.6% growth, a landmark 20-year sentence for a Tren de Aragua gang member, violent protests sweeping France with 1,800 arrests, and a deliberate car attack on an Australian lawmaker. Plus: your Word of the Day. Chile news in English, noticias en inglés, English learning podcast Chile. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

President Kast makes a historic 71-year first state visit to Bolivia today, while electricity bills are set to drop 4.3% from January 2027. Chile holds an urgent mining safety roundtable after 13 deaths this year, and school admission results for 2027 are now available with 93% of students assigned. Plus: a health clinic vandalized in Puente Alto protests, Santiago finally gets weather radars, and Europe's migration crisis offers lessons for Chile. Perfect for intermediate English learners in Chile wanting to stay informed while improving their language skills. Chile news, noticias en inglés, English learning podcast, podcast Chile. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile & The World in Six: Chile reopens consulates in Venezuela after nearly two years, marking a diplomatic thaw. Carabineros retires the iconic UZI and introduces modern Czech-made submachine guns. The Mining Ministry calls an urgent safety summit after 13 fatal accidents this year. A new study shows salmon contributes 2.6% of Chile's GDP. A hillside collapses in Lota amid ongoing rains. BTS concerts confirmed despite storms. Plus, Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung cancer surgery. Practice your English while staying informed about Chile news, noticias en inglés, and world events. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Minera Escondida reaches a last-minute preliminary deal with supervisors, averting a strike at the world's largest copper mine. The IMF slashes Chile's 2026 growth forecast to just 0.6%, warning of high unemployment ahead. Teen pregnancy in Chile drops over 70% in a decade. Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung cancer surgery. NASA's Perseverance rover sets a new distance record on Mars. Plus, Black Sea drone attacks sink ships off Bulgaria. Chile news, English learning podcast, noticias en inglés, learn English Chile. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile & The World in Six: The IMF slashes Chile's 2026 growth forecast to just 0.6%, placing the country among the weakest economies in South America. Congress will summon Codelco after two workers die in an avalanche at El Teniente mine. Santiago remains under red alert as the government considers buying weather radars after last week's devastating mudslide. Plus, Argentina threatens to strip benefits from Chilean companies over a new shipping route to the Falkland Islands. We also cover the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics and Spain's ongoing migration crisis in Ceuta. Your daily Chile news podcast in English — perfect for intermediate English learners. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.