Chile & The World in Six — Friday, October 23, 2026

Chile faces tough economic news as CEPAL cuts 2026 growth to just 0.2%, the AFP pension scandal deepens with a formal investigation into Fund E losses, and Justice Minister Rabat confirms controversial sentence reductions at Punta Peuco. Internationally: Italy and Spain restore open borders after Ceuta crisis, Russia hits Kyiv with cluster munitions, and a critical PHP security flaw threatens websites worldwide. Your daily Chile news and English learning podcast covers noticias de Chile, economía, pensiones AFP, and world news in clear, accessible English. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.