Chile & The World in Six

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Four Chilean activists from the Gaza flotilla arrive safely in Turkey after three days of detention. President Kast makes the fastest cabinet change since Chile's return to democracy at just 69 days in office. The government's "megarreforma" passes the Chamber of Deputies and heads to the Senate. SERNAC investigates telecom companies over unauthorized customer transfers to Tuves. Plus: USB-C chargers become mandatory in Chile, the WHO declares an Ebola emergency in Central Africa, Greenpeace finds microplastics in baby food, and Cuba runs out of oil under U.S. blockade. Your daily Chile news podcast in English — perfect for improving your English while staying informed about Chilean and world events. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

On this episode of Chile & The World in Six, we mark the 147th anniversary of the Battle of Iquique on Chile's Day of Naval Glories. In political news, the Chamber of Deputies approves President Kast's megarreforma economic package, sending it to the Senate amid fierce opposition. We also cover the twice-delayed Public Finance Report, a Chilean executive detained in Brazil for racist remarks, and updates on Chileans monitored after the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak. Internationally, we examine the WHO's declaration of an Ebola emergency in Congo and Uganda, and Bolivia's deepening political and economic crisis. Chile news in English, noticias en inglés, podcast Chile, English learning. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: The Chamber of Deputies votes on President Kast's controversial megarreforma economic package. Plus: the migration data controversy that divided the cabinet, ex-congressman Lavín León stays in detention, the SLEP education debate, and Chile joins regional concern over Bolivia's deepening crisis. In world news: WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global health emergency, and Putin meets Xi in Beijing. Your daily Chile news in English — perfect for intermediate English learners. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: The government walks back a controversial migrant reporting proposal as Health Minister Chomali expresses concern. Former deputy Joaquín Lavín León loses his appeal and remains in pretrial detention for corruption charges. Chile cancels the 2026 National and Paralympic Games due to budget cuts, affecting nearly 3,000 athletes. The megarreforma faces a "tsunami" of amendments in Congress as government and opposition clash. Globally, the WHO declares the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda an international health emergency. A drone strike near the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant raises tensions amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire talks. Plus, Argentina's controversial WHO exit is debated in Geneva. Chile news in English, noticias en inglés, podcast Chile, English learning, current events Chile. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Start your week with the essential news from Chile and the world in English. Today: the Central Bank holds a key Financial Policy Meeting, President Kast's megarreforma heads to full Chamber vote after marathon committee approval, the government cancels the National and Para-National Games 2026 due to budget cuts affecting 3,000 athletes, and new poll numbers show Kast's disapproval at its highest level yet. Internationally, the WHO declares the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency, and a drone strike near the UAE's nuclear plant raises tensions in the region. Chile news in English | English learning podcast | noticias Chile en inglés | podcast Chile Spotify. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Congress passes the megarreforma through its first major committee vote after an all-night session, copper hits a historic record price of $6.29 per pound, and President Kast defends pausing the SLEP education transfers. Plus: April inflation reaches its highest monthly level in four years, two Chileans enter isolation after the hantavirus cruise outbreak, Trump meets Xi in Beijing for a landmark summit, and five countries boycott Eurovision over Israel. Your daily Chile news in English — perfect for intermediate English learners and anyone following Chilean current events. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Inflation hits 4% in Chile as fuel prices drive the IPC higher. The economy contracts for a third straight month, raising concerns about 2026 growth. Congress votes overnight on the megarreforma, passing key articles on fire relief and business taxes. Foreign Minister Pérez Mackenna announces a new business visa in India to boost trade. The WHO updates hantavirus cases from the MV Hondius cruise ship, with two Chileans in isolation. Trump meets Xi in Beijing for high-stakes trade and Iran talks. And Russia tests a powerful new nuclear missile. Your daily Chile news podcast in English — perfect for English learners and anyone following Chilean current events. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile & The World in Six: Foreign Minister Pérez Mackenna pushes forward a major trade deal with India that could reshape Chilean exports. Economic experts expect a slight recovery in April's Imacec after a rocky first quarter. IANSA ends 73 years of sugar beet production in Chile, leaving hundreds of farmers uncertain. Two Chileans are under quarantine after boarding the hantavirus-affected cruise ship MV Hondius. Chilean director Manuela Martelli premieres her new film at Cannes. Michelle Bachelet campaigns for UN Secretary-General with Lula's backing. Plus: the Iran ceasefire hangs by a thread with global oil prices still elevated. Chile news in English, podcast Chile, noticias en ingles, English learning podcast. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

Today on Chile & The World in Six: Congress begins voting on nearly 1,500 amendments to the Ley Miscelánea — the most contentious legislative battle in months. We cover the latest on the two Chileans in hantavirus isolation as the MV Hondius outbreak reaches 11 confirmed cases globally. Good news for the peso as copper prices stay strong near $6.22 per pound. On the world stage, the Trump-Iran ceasefire is crumbling after Tehran's counterproposal was rejected. Plus: Eurovision 2026 kicks off tonight in Vienna under heavy security. Chile news in English, noticias Chile, English learning podcast, podcast Chile. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.

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.