Chile & The World in Six — Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Today on Chile and the World in Six: President Kast names Gonzalo Arenas as new government spokesperson. Congress passes controversial migration law allowing police to enter homes for deportations. Classes resume after storm, but Arauco declares Red Alert as massive sinkhole threatens 152 families. AFP pension scandal deepens — Fund E down 10.39% and all seven administrators under investigation. IMF cuts Chile's growth forecast to just 0.6%. Plus: SpaceX and Tesla explore historic merger, Japan launches Mars moon sample mission, and Australian lawmaker loses both legs in targeted attack. Your daily Chile news podcast in English — perfect for intermediate English learners. New episodes every weekday morning on Spotify.