Today on Chile and the World in Six: Chile shines as Guest of Honor at the Guadalajara Film Festival, with Pablo Larraín, Sebastián Lelio, and Maite Alberdi celebrated. The IMF raises Chile's 2026 growth forecast to 2.4%, bringing cautious optimism. A Senate session on Carabineros modernization collapses after the Security Minister's no-show sparks cross-party outrage. Santiago launches a pilot program for non-lethal police devices. Biobío fights to keep the WRC Rally in Chile through 2029 as Argentina threatens to take the spot. Plus, Pope Leo XIV continues his historic African tour in Cameroon. Chile news in English, noticias en inglés, podcast Chile, daily news brief, English learning. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: President Kast's first national address unveils a 40-measure economic reconstruction plan including corporate tax cuts sparking fierce political debate; Chile launches its first deportation flight as part of a new migration crackdown; a national oncology health alert takes effect to address cancer care backlogs affecting over 27,000 patients; the IMF raises Chile's growth forecast to 2.4%; and NASA's Artemis II crew returns to Earth after a record-breaking lunar mission. Your daily English-language Chile news podcast covering política, economía, salud, and world events. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: President Kast unveils his sweeping "megareforma" package in his first national address, including corporate tax cuts and education changes. A wave of school shooting threats forces class suspensions across Chile as Congress fast-tracks the "Escuelas Protegidas" bill. Czech President Petr Pavel arrives for an official visit focused on science and trade. Plus: the US confirms its naval blockade of Iran is fully in place, Hungary ends the Orbán era with a historic election, and Sudan marks three years of devastating civil war. Chile news in English, podcast Chile, noticias en inglés, English learning podcast. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: President Kast prepares to unveil his National Reconstruction Bill in a national address Wednesday as his approval drops to 36 percent in polls. Inflation pressures mount with April's CPI expected to hit 1.6 percent, pushing the UF past 40,000 pesos. Globally, the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports takes effect with oil prices nearing $100 a barrel. In Hungary, Viktor Orbán loses power after 16 years as Péter Magyar wins a landslide victory. Plus: Peru's chaotic election stretches into a second day. Chile news in English, noticias en inglés, podcast Chile, English learning for Spanish speakers. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Trump orders a US Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks with Iran collapse — oil prices surge, and Chile braces for fuel impacts. Hungary makes history as Viktor Orbán loses power after 16 years to Peter Magyar's pro-European Tisza party. In Peru, Keiko Fujimori leads a fragmented presidential race heading toward a June runoff. At home, political pressure mounts on Universidad Austral's rector over the assault on Science Minister Lincolao, while the government's tax reform faces criticism as "trickle-down economics." Plus, NASA's Artemis II astronauts safely return to Earth after their historic Moon mission. Chile news in English, podcast Chile, noticias en inglés, English learning. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Science Minister Ximena Lincolao attacked by students in Valdivia — three suspects identified. Senator Camila Flores under fraud investigation over alleged salary kickbacks worth 300 million pesos. The UF crosses 40,000 pesos for the first time as inflation rises. Finance Minister Quiroz plans to sell 1,200 state properties to rebuild Chile's sovereign funds. The dollar drops below 900 pesos. Plus: the US-Iran ceasefire begins, and Putin declares an Easter pause in Ukraine. Chile news in English, noticias en inglés, English learning podcast Chile. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

In today's episode of Chile and the World in Six: The US-Iran ceasefire brings oil prices crashing down — what it means for Chilean wallets. Finance Minister Quiroz announces a controversial plan to sell state properties to rebuild sovereign funds. Science Minister Lincolao is attacked at Universidad Austral in Valdivia, sparking transversal condemnation. Australia clears the extradition of former DINA agent Adriana Rivas after decades of legal battles. The peso strengthens as global markets rally on ceasefire news. Plus: NASA's Artemis II crew returns to Earth tomorrow after breaking the human spaceflight distance record. Your daily English-language Chile news podcast covering politics, economy, and world events. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Breaking news as the U.S. and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire, sending oil prices tumbling — what this means for Chilean fuel costs. Plus, today is the final day to file your tax declaration for the earliest SII refund on April 29. President Kast inaugurates FIDAE 2026, Latin America's largest aerospace exhibition, now underway in Santiago. NASA's Artemis II crew heads home after setting a new human spaceflight distance record. And the diplomatic push continues for the extradition of Galvarino Apablaza from Argentina. Chile news, English learning, podcast Chile, noticias en ingles. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

In today's episode of Chile and the World in Six, we cover President Kast's historic first international trip to Argentina, where Chile backed Argentina's Falklands sovereignty claim during his meeting with President Milei. We examine the escalating Galvarino Apablaza extradition case as his defense files a UN complaint. In space news, NASA's Artemis II mission breaks human distance records during its lunar flyby. We also analyze the ongoing Iran war tensions, Trump's deadline for Iran, and what elevated oil prices mean for Chile. Plus: World Health Day 2026 launches under the theme "Stand with Science." Your daily Chile news in English podcast covering noticias en inglés, Chilean politics, Latin America news, and global events. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile & The World in Six: President Kast meets Milei in Buenos Aires as the hunt continues for fugitive Galvarino Apablaza. We cover the government's lawsuit against influencers after the mall stampede in La Florida, the ongoing impact of Chile's historic fuel price hike linked to the Iran war, and the suspension of international scholarships sparking academic debate. Plus, NASA's Artemis II crew prepares for their lunar flyby—the first humans near the moon in over 50 years. Chile news in English, daily podcast Chile, English learning for Spanish speakers. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.