Chile & The World in Six — Thursday, October 01, 2026

Today on Chile and the World in Six: Fuel prices rise again with kerosene jumping almost 300 pesos per liter. Unemployment hits 9.6% — the worst in five years — while the economy contracts for the sixth time this year. President Kast presents his first budget with a focus on security and jobs. Students strike nationwide against education cuts. Chile protests to Israel's ambassador over comments about former President Bachelet. Plus: A dramatic attempted hijacking foiled by passengers on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, and the US completes its historic military withdrawal from Iraq. Improve your English while staying informed about Chile news and world events. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.