Chile Abortion Debate: Far-right deputies back a bill requiring doctors to offer women the chance to listen to fetal cardiac activity before an abortion, triggering backlash from feminist groups over autonomy and “ideological deterrence.” Senate Mega-Reform Protests: Environmental and civic groups plan a national protest on July 15 timed to Senate votes on Kast’s controversial mega-reform, warning it could weaken environmental enforcement and destabilize the economy. Financial “Right to Be Forgotten”: Chile’s Senate Finance Committee approved an amendment that would remove expired, uncollectible debts from banks’ historical records—aimed at ending “blacklists” that still block credit. Kast Government Pressure: Coverage says President Kast is facing rising demands for fast results as economic optimism collides with slower growth and political pressure. Public Health & Climate: A study links extreme heat to more hospitalizations for mental and behavioral disorders, including in Chile, while Chilean researchers also report pollution’s effects on rest. Regional Security: Multiple reports revisit the Strait of Hormuz dispute, with Iran and the U.S. both claiming control and escalating risks to global energy routes. Business/Trade: Chilean policy and market items include a push to exempt fresh fruit from U.S. Section 301 tariffs and a Chilean court move tied to Carabineros accountability.