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Latin America shifts to the right with Abelardo de la Espriella's election in Colombia.

Chile's Palestinians protest the new president's shift towards strengthening relations with Israel.

Chile Moves To Repair Israel Ties After Boric Years, Naming Gabriel Zaliasnik Ambassador

Petro criticizes Trump for supporting a candidate while having intervened in other countries' affairs himself.

Javier Milei maintains a 41% positive image after a year of fiscal adjustment in Argentina.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal discussed India-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement progress with Chile's Foreign Minister, aiming to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, and strategic cooperation across digital services, MSMEs, and critical minerals sectors.

India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Goyal met Chilean counterparts to advance a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, discussing market diversification, trade expansion across digital services and critical minerals, and deepened multilateral cooperation.

Javier Milei's government restricts press access, similar to Bukele and Ortega's style.

Chile's former president Gabriel Boric negotiated economic partnerships with India while Trump imposed tariffs, exposing how Global South nations increasingly wield economic power as traditional Western dominance declines amid geopolitical instability.

Progressive leaders from Latin America and Europe convened in Barcelona to mobilize the global left against Trump-era imperialism, while Mexico's president pursues fracking for energy independence despite environmental concerns and internal party divisions.

Diario PERFIL reports on various news, including politics and entertainment, in its April 18, 2026 edition.

Axel Kicillof criticizes Argentina's economic situation, citing a collapse with decreased demand and state absence.

Chile deports 40 migrants to Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia under President Kast's new policy.

Argentina's PJ delegation will attend the World Progressive Summit in Barcelona, denouncing the country's economic situation.

Chile's IPSA index achieved Latin America's only gains on Wednesday, rising 0.10% amid regional volatility.

Russian agents infiltrated Argentine media outlets in 2024, spending approximately $283,000 to place roughly 250 articles discrediting President Javier Milei's government and economic policies across over twenty news sites.

Chile's government, led by President José Antonio Kast, has cancelled plans to grant papers to nearly 200,000 migrants. The decision affects a significant number of migrants. A reversal of expropriation of a Pinochet-era torture centre was also announced.

Libertarian candidate Abelardo de la Espriella's Colombian presidential victory consolidates a seventh right-wing government across South America, reflecting voter frustration with economic instability and insecurity rather than ideological shifts, analysts say.

South America's ideological balance shifts as right-wing governments gain ground on left-wing ones.

Chile's Justice Minister considers pardoning convicts of human rights abuses and sex crimes.

Chile's government will request a $6.2 billion debt increase to finance this year's commitments.

Chile's conservative government under José Antonio Kast abandoned the previous leftist administration's nationalization strategy for lithium, prioritizing investor certainty and economic growth over environmental protections in the world's second-largest lithium-producing nation.

Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and Chilean Foreign Minister Mackenna discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation on trade diversification, exports, and services economy, while Commerce Minister Goyal reviewed progress on the proposed India-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations.

Chile's President José Antonio Kast will restore an ambassador to Israel, ending nearly two years of strained relations.

Chile's government proposes cutting social programs, sparking controversy and denial from President Kast.

Latin American leaders gather in Barcelona to defend democracy against right-wing agents and US influence.

Chile's presidential spokesperson Mara Sedini faces criticism for communication failures amid a drop in presidential popularity.

Axel Kicillof denies forcing a presidential candidacy, prioritizing his governor role.

Axel Kicillof gains international support in his bid against Javier Milei.

Chile's President José Antonio Kast presents an ambitious economic bill to Congress.

President Claudia Sheinbaum will attend a progressive forum in Barcelona on April 18.

Javier Milei receives Chilean President José Antonio Kast to consolidate a US-friendly alliance in the region.

Chile's president will visit Argentina. He will meet with Milei. The visit is scheduled for Sunday.

Milei, López Obrador, and Petro engaged in a heated exchange. The presidents exchanged insults, including 'ignorante', 'asesino', and 'facho conservador'.

Chile’s Palestinians push back against Israel policy shift

Chilean lawmakers accuse former Finance Minister Nicolás Grau of falsifying official financial data.

Los Fundamentalistas del Aire Acondicionado held a concert in Comodoro Rivadavia as a tribute to Indio Solari.

Chile's new government faces a larger-than-expected fiscal deficit, blaming the previous administration for overestimating income and omitting expenses.

Chile's President José Antonio Kast fires two ministers amid declining approval ratings.

India and Chile discuss trade diversification and multilateral cooperation to boost economic ties.

Nicolás Massot seeks a 2027 candidate like Frigerio or Llaryora for a centrist space.

Chile's fiscal project will harm the most vulnerable citizens by reducing social spending.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum proposes a declaration against military intervention in Cuba at the Democracy Defense Summit.

Pedro Sánchez leads a global progressive leaders' summit to protect democracy from right-wing threats.

Lula and Pedro Sánchez demand peace and respect for multilateralism, seeking to heal wounds.

Axel Kicillof met with Gustavo Petro, who stated Kicillof could be Argentina's next president.

Chile's president José Antonio Kast announces a plan with 40 reforms to boost the economy.

President Javier Milei met Chilean counterpart José Antonio Kast in Buenos Aires to deepen ties between the nations.

President Javier Milei receives Chilean counterpart José Antonio Kast at Casa Rosada on Monday.

Chile's new government halted a regularization plan for 180,000 foreigners. The plan was initiated by the previous administration. A new 'border shield' with physical barriers and increased military deployment is being implemented.