Chile & The World in Six

Today on Chile and the World in Six: The Central Bank cuts Chile's 2026 growth forecast and raises inflation expectations amid global uncertainty. UNICEF demands answers on Haitian children who entered Chile as trafficking investigation deepens. SERNAC issues urgent safety alert for over 10,000 Mademsa gas regulators with potential gas leak defects. Los Libertadores border crossing closed due to dangerous mountain weather. Criminal bridge discovered in Colchane reveals organized crime's growing sophistication. Plus: The US-Iran peace deal heads toward an official signing in Switzerland — and what it means for Chile's economy. Learn English while staying informed about Chile news, noticias en inglés, and global events. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: A clandestine bridge discovered at Chile's northern border reveals the sophistication of organized crime; the government plans new taxes on vapes that could triple prices; President Kast orders a full review of special pensions from the 2019 social protests; Chilean geographer Hugo Romero Aravena makes history as the first Latin American to win a top global geography prize; the US Federal Reserve meets with new Chair Kevin Warsh; and a breakthrough US-Iran peace deal could reshape global oil markets. Plus World Cup 2026 updates as Portugal, England, and Colombia debut today. Your daily Chile news podcast in English — perfect for intermediate English learners. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile & The World in Six: Fuel prices in Chile set to drop nearly 100 pesos per liter after the US-Iran peace deal reopens the Strait of Hormuz. Finance Minister Quiroz clashes with former president Boric over fiscal policy. Security Minister Arrau reports homicides down 13.7% in 2026. Congress passes the Technology Transfer Law to boost innovation. Chile's new Comprehensive Law for Older Persons enters into force. Plus: the Ebola outbreak in Congo declared a global health emergency. Your daily Chile news podcast in English — perfect for learning English while staying informed about Chilean and world events. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

In this episode of Chile & The World in Six, we cover the historic US-Iran peace deal that could lower global oil prices, Russia's devastating attack on Ukraine's 1000-year-old Kyiv monastery, and the G7 summit beginning today in France. In Chile news: Congress approves the landmark Technology Transfer Law, Chilean students win third place at the Huawei ICT Competition in China, and mining exports reach record highs led by copper and lithium. Plus, the political drama surrounding Colombia's President Petro and today's World Cup matches. Learn English while staying informed on Chile news, noticias en inglés, and global current events. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Chile's economy contracts for the fourth consecutive month as copper production hits a nine-year low. Unemployment reaches 9.1% — the highest in five years. Inflation eases with May's IPC at 0.2%. The government prepares a major eviction of 1,200 people in San Antonio. Globally, SpaceX goes public in the largest IPO ever, potentially making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. Trump cancels strikes on Iran as peace talks advance. And the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off in Mexico. Your daily Chile news in English — perfect for English learners and anyone following noticias en inglés. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Congress approves a minimum wage increase to 553,553 pesos, economists lower their inflation forecasts, and Chile abandons its 2030 budget balance goal. Plus: Colombia's President Petro faces a controversial suspension order, Peru's razor-thin presidential election continues, the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, the Ebola outbreak in Congo is declared a global emergency, and US-Iran tensions remain high despite ceasefire talks. Your daily Chile news podcast in English — perfect for improving your English while staying informed about noticias en inglés. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Prosecutor reveals Tren de Aragua threatened a concert at Teatro Caupolicán with grenades, Chile prepares its defense against proposed U.S. tariffs on exports, the government announces new humanitarian aid to Bolivia amid ongoing protests, Peru's presidential election remains too close to call between Fujimori and Sánchez, Chilean referee Juan Lara heads to the World Cup opening match, updates on the Ebola outbreak in Africa, and Pope Leo XIV blesses the Sagrada Familia tower on the 100th anniversary of Gaudí's death. Learn English while staying informed on Chile news and world events. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Good news for Chilean wallets as May inflation comes in lower than expected at 0.2%. Alejandra Mizala is elected as the new rector of Universidad de Chile, becoming only the second woman to lead the institution. Peru remains on edge after a razor-thin presidential runoff between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez. Plus: a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines, the worsening Ebola outbreak in Congo declared a global emergency, the 2026 World Cup set to kick off Thursday, and Sweden's surprising decision to ban mobile phones in schools. Chile news, English learning, podcast Chile, noticias en inglés. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Peru's presidential runoff election results between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez are expected soon. Chile's economy faces pressure as unemployment hits 9.1% and mining output drops to nine-year lows. Students protest budget cuts in Santiago. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant faces new safety concerns. Iran-US ceasefire tensions escalate with new missile fire. And the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off in just three days — without Chile. Perfect for English learners in Chile looking for daily news in English, noticias en inglés, and podcast Chile updates. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Chile's economy contracts for the fourth consecutive month as the Imacec falls 1.2% in April, driven by a sharp decline in copper production. The Senate prepares for a decisive vote on bank secrecy after a dramatic double tie, while the US proposes a 12.5% tariff on Chilean exports over forced labor concerns. Michelle Bachelet meets with China's foreign minister in her bid for UN Secretary-General. Plus: Ebola outbreak grows in Central Africa, a fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, and North Korea unveils a new nuclear facility. Improve your English while staying informed about Chile news, world events, and current affairs. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.