AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChile Protest Crackdown: Thousands of students, teachers, and social activists clashed with police in Santiago during a march against President José Antonio Kast’s education cuts and austerity plan, with water cannons and tear gas used as subway stations closed. Kast Economic Agenda: The same austerity package pairs broad spending cuts (nearly 3% across ministries) with a push to reduce taxes for business owners, while immigration enforcement ramps up amid falling popularity. Rare Earth Fight in Biobío: Penco and Lirquén residents plan another mobilization against a Canadian rare-earth mining project ahead of a June 8 vote, accusing the government of accelerating approvals before key environmental documents are published. Codelco Leadership: Chile’s copper giant Codelco is reported to be naming Jorge Gomez as its new CEO, as the sector watches governance and strategy shifts. Amazon Royalties Ruling: A Santiago court ordered Amazon Prime Video to pay about $7.3 million to Chileactores for unpaid performer royalties, a major test of Chile’s digital copyright rules. World Cup Health Watch: Health officials warn the 2026 World Cup could worsen measles risks, urging travelers without proof of vaccination to get vaccinated before travel.
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