Chile & The World in Six

Today on Chile and the World in Six: A Chilean Air Force training plane crashes in Coquimbo — both pilots survive. The US proposes a 12.5% tariff on Chile over forced labor concerns, while President Kast's approval rises slightly but confidence in his government remains low. We cover the controversial National Registry of Vandals, Chile's request to increase its debt limit by $6.2 billion, and Ebola health measures ahead of the World Cup 2026. Plus: Iranian drones strike Kuwait's main airport. Your daily Chile news in English, perfect for English learners. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: A national student strike hits Chile's streets as students and teachers protest education cuts following President Kast's first State of the Nation address. Police dismantle a massive Tren de Aragua money laundering network worth $90 million, arresting a bank executive in Santiago. Copper prices hit record highs as markets await a key US tariff decision. La Roja prepares to face Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal on Saturday. Plus: Iran threatens to fully close the Strait of Hormuz, and the Ebola outbreak in Africa becomes a global health emergency. Chile news in English, podcast Chile, noticias en inglés, English learning for Chileans. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: President Kast delivers his first State of the Nation address with a tough security agenda, as his approval drops to 38%. We cover Chile's 15th femicide of 2026, a CONAF helicopter collusion investigation, and a morning earthquake near Los Vilos. Internationally, Colombia heads to a presidential runoff between conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Iván Cepeda. Plus, the global Ebola emergency affecting World Cup planning, and Trump's diplomatic push for an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. Your daily Chile news in English, noticias en inglés, for English learners and Chileans staying informed. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

President Kast delivers his first Cuenta Pública today as Chile faces a 9.1% unemployment rate — the highest in five years. We cover the battle over the megarreforma heading to the Senate, the Codelco audit controversy, and Chile's ongoing femicide crisis. Internationally, Peru prepares for its presidential runoff on June 7, the WHO declares Ebola an emergency in central Africa, and French philosopher Edgar Morin passes away at 104. Your daily Chile news in English, perfect for intermediate English learners. Noticias de Chile en inglés. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Chile hosts historic regional security summit as five South American nations sign the Compromiso de Santiago to fight organized crime. Bernardo Fontaine takes the helm at Codelco amid challenges. President Kast promulgates landmark sports reform ending multi-ownership in football. Economic pessimism grows according to new Criteria poll. On the world stage: US and Iran near tentative ceasefire deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Pope Leo XIV releases historic encyclical on artificial intelligence, and WHO declares Ebola emergency in Central Africa. Your daily Chile news in English — perfect for English learners and anyone following noticias de Chile en inglés. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Santiago hosts a major regional summit as foreign ministers from five South American nations meet to fight organized crime and drug trafficking. Codelco's new board president Bernardo Fontaine chairs his first meeting amid a production scandal. Heritage Day returns this weekend with 2,700 free cultural activities across the country. Plus: the U.S. Supreme Court rules against Meta in a youth addiction case, Pope Leo XIV releases a historic document on artificial intelligence, the Ebola outbreak in Congo grows more serious, and China launches astronauts for a year-long space mission. Your daily Chile news in English for intermediate learners. Noticias de Chile en inglés. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: The Kast government's first fiscal report sparks a political battle over hidden debt and deficit projections. Finance Ministry cuts growth forecast to 2.1% as mining struggles. Lithium exports nearly triple — a bright spot in a challenging economy. The megarreforma faces tough negotiations in the Senate. World Cup 2026 approaches with Chile watching from the sidelines but playing DR Congo in a pre-tournament friendly amid Ebola concerns. NASA announces humanity's first permanent Moon Base with major contracts and missions. Europe breaks temperature records in a deadly heat wave. Learn English while staying informed about Chile news, economia chilena, and global events. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: The dollar continues its downward trend against the peso. Cochilco raises its copper price forecast to historic highs. President Kast signs a decree creating the first "Day of the Salmon Worker." The government's megarreforma faces a tight battle in the Senate. Chile hosts a regional summit on organized crime. Pope Leo XIV issues his first encyclical warning about AI. Plus, a Chilean rescue dog wins at Cannes. Your daily Chile news in English — perfect for intermediate learners. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile & The World in Six: President Kast prepares for his first Cuenta Pública on June 1st with a new communications strategy. Chile hosts a landmark regional summit on organized crime this Thursday with ministers from Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. Copper prices reach historic highs as Cochilco raises 2026 projections to $5.55 per pound — great news for Chile's treasury. Plus: Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical warning about AI dangers, and the WHO declares an Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency. Your daily Chile news podcast in English — perfect for learning English while staying informed about noticias de Chile. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Start your week informed with Chile and the World in Six. Today: Santiago declares its first environmental pre-emergency of 2026 with vehicle restrictions and wood heater bans. Codelco faces union unrest as over 6,000 workers must return bonuses after an audit reveals inflated copper production figures. Chilean activists return from Gaza flotilla detention, accusing Israel of dehumanizing treatment. Plus: a fatal Turbus accident in Teno, a new hantavirus case in Ñuble, a Contraloría ruling on CAE debt collection, and major world news including China's deadly coal mine explosion and the Shenzhou 23 space launch. Chile news in English, English learning podcast Chile, noticias en inglés, podcast Chile. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.