Chile & The World in Six — Wednesday, October 07, 2026

Today on Chile & The World in Six: Heavy rains trigger a Yellow Alert in Santiago with over 13,000 homes without power and a tragic death in San Bernardo. The long-awaited trial preparation hearing for former Maipú mayor Cathy Barriga begins today — she faces four corruption charges and up to 23 years in prison. Copper miners at Centinela go on strike demanding equal pay. Chile's economy contracts again in August with mining at a 30-year low. The Navy fires personnel accused of rape in Rapa Nui. Plus: Chile beats Mexico 2-0, Germany arrests its former spy chief for treason, and Kenya confirms its first Ebola death. Your daily Chile news podcast in English. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.