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The economy, politics, wages, public services, technology and sports in Chile, with official data and cited sources.
BusinessChile's official dollar rate hits CLP 987, its highest level of 2026
Chile's dólar observado reached CLP 987.03 on October 15, the highest of the year and more than CLP 130 above February's low. What is driving it and how it affects households.
NewsChile's anti-spam call law: the Senate approves a ban without consent and fines of more than CLP 72 million
Chile's Senate unanimously approved a bill banning promotional calls without prior consent. Fines would reach 1,000 UTM. What changes and what comes next.
NewsPopulation of Chile: how many people live there and how it has changed since 1960
Chile's 2024 census counted 18,480,432 people. World Bank estimates reach 19.86 million in 2025. Population by decade, by region and the aging trend.
LifestyleLife expectancy in Chile: how long people live and how it has changed since 1960
Life expectancy in Chile is 81.4 years, according to the World Bank: 83.2 for women and 79.5 for men. The trend since 1960 and a comparison with other countries.
BusinessWhat the UF is in Chile, how it is calculated and what it is used for
The UF is a Chilean unit of account adjusted for inflation. On October 15, 2026 it is worth CLP 41,162.73. How it is calculated, what it is used for and how much it has risen since 2016.
LifestyleHow much it costs to paint a car in Chile: prices per panel and full paint jobs
Painting one car panel costs from CLP 160,000, and a full paint job with dent repair runs CLP 900,000 to 1,300,000, according to body shops. What drives the price and how to get quotes.
BusinessWhat the dólar observado is: Chile's official exchange rate explained
The dólar observado is the official exchange rate published by Chile's Central Bank based on the previous business day's trades. What it is used for, how it differs from exchange-house rates and its 2026 values.
LifestylePublic holidays in Chile 2027: full calendar, long weekends and mandatory closures
Chile will have 17 public holidays in 2027: 10 fall on a weekday and there will be nine long weekends. The month-by-month calendar, the five mandatory holidays and the ones that land on a Saturday or Sunday.
LifestyleBlack Friday 2026 in Chile: when it is, how it works and how to spot a real deal
Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday, November 27. How the last official edition by the Santiago Chamber of Commerce went (460 brands and more than 2,000 stores), how it differs from the Cyber events and how to check whether a discount is real.
LifestyleChilean passport price: how much it costs, how long it lasts and how to get it step by step
The Chilean passport costs CLP 69,660, has 48 pages and lasts 10 years. How to book an appointment with ClaveÚnica, what you need, how it works for minors, what it costs abroad and which countries Chileans can visit with just an ID card.
LifestyleTime change in Chile: when the next one is, which regions do not change and how it affects you
The next time change in Chile is on Saturday, April 3, 2027, when clocks go back one hour. Dates for 2026 and 2027, the regions that do not change, Easter Island's time and the difference with other countries.
BusinessESBUENISIMO LINKS: how the Chilean link building platform with more than 1,400 media outlets works
ESBUENISIMO LINKS brings together more than 1,400 digital media outlets with their authority and price on display, publishes in 3 to 5 business days and delivers each link with a report. What it offers, how it works and what to check before hiring link building.
EntertainmentThe series that lasted longest in Netflix's Top 10 in Chile: Colombian telenovelas win
Pasión de Gavilanes is the series with the most weeks in Netflix's Top 10 in Chile: 92. Six of the top ten are Colombian telenovelas. The full ranking, from five years of official data.
EntertainmentThe films that lasted longest in Netflix's Top 10 in Chile: Shrek, 43 weeks without ever being number one
Shrek is the film with the most weeks in Netflix's Top 10 in Chile: 43, and it never reached first place. KPop Demon Hunters follows, with 39. The ranking from five years of official data.
NewsChile poll: Bachelet beats Boric as the left's best candidate, but within her own camp the lead is just 3 points
41% believe Michelle Bachelet would be the best presidential candidate of Chile's centre-left, against 24% for Gabriel Boric. Among those who identify with that camp, the gap narrows to 47% versus 44%. All the figures from the Cadem poll.
TechnologyHow much Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and other streaming services cost in Chile
Netflix starts at 7,190 pesos a month in Chile, HBO Max at 7,190, Disney+ from 6,990 and Prime Video costs 6,490. The table with every plan, screens and quality, plus Spotify and YouTube Premium.
TechnologyStarlink in Chile: how much the plans and the dish cost
Starlink costs from 37,000 pesos a month in Chile on the Residential Lite plan and 50,000 on Residential; the hardware starts at 89,990 in selected areas. Every plan, the speeds and the first-year cost.
TechnologyInternet speed in Chile: second-fastest country in the world, and Valparaíso the fastest city
Chile is the country with the second-fastest fixed internet in the world, with a download speed of 393.43 Mbps, behind Singapore. Valparaíso is the number one city. The ranking of 25 countries and 25 cities.
SportsChile's Olympic medals: all 15 in history, by sport and by Games
Chile has won 15 Olympic medals: 3 gold, 8 silver and 4 bronze. The full list from Manuel Plaza's silver in 1928 to Francisca Crovetto's gold at Paris 2024, with the ranking by sport.
NewsMinimum wage in Chile: how much it is in 2026 and how it has risen year by year since 1990
Chile's minimum wage has been 553,553 pesos a month since May 2026 and will be adjusted again in January 2027. The year-by-year table since 1990, the raises that added the most purchasing power and the take-home amount.
BusinessInflation in Chile: the ranking of the last 50 years, from 211.9% in 1976 to 0.4% in 2009
Chile's highest-inflation year in half a century was 1976, at 211.9%; the lowest was 2009, at 0.4%. The year-by-year ranking, averages by decade and by government, and where inflation stands in 2026.
BusinessChile's GDP: the growth ranking of the last 50 years, from 11.5% in 1992 to the 1982 collapse
The best year for Chile's economy in half a century was 1992, with growth of 11.5%; the worst was 1982, with a contraction of 11.5%. The year-by-year ranking, averages by decade and by government, GDP per capita and the forecast for 2026.
NewsUnemployment in Chile: the ranking of the last 50 years, from 19.6% in 1982 to 4.4% in 1992
Chile's worst year for unemployment in half a century was 1982, at 19.6%; the best was 1992, at 4.4%. The year-by-year ranking, averages by decade and by government, and where it stands in 2026.
NewsHow much does a city councillor earn in Chile? The allowance, how it is set and what it depends on
A councillor in Chile receives a monthly allowance of 7 to 15 UTM, set each year by the council itself. What that means in pesos, the attendance rule and how it compares with other posts.
NewsHow much does a mayor earn in Chile? From 4.4 to 9.6 million pesos depending on the municipality
A mayor's salary in Chile depends on the grade of the municipality: in 2024 it ranged from about 4.4 million pesos in small towns to 9.6 million in Santiago. How it is calculated, with examples.
NewsHow much does a flight attendant earn in Chile? How pay is made up and what it takes to become one
There is no public pay scale for cabin crew in Chile: income combines base salary, flight activity and per diems. What the aviation authority requires and how long training takes.
NewsHow much does a prison officer earn in Chile in 2026? Pay by rank and requirements to apply
A newly graduated prison officer earns 1,169,235 pesos a month before deductions and a senior warrant officer 2,507,753. The 2026 scale by rank and the entry requirements.
NewsHow much does the president of Chile earn in 2026? The salary set for the new term
The president of Chile earns about 11 million pesos gross a month since March 2026, roughly 4 million more than in the previous term. Who sets the figure and why it went up.
NewsHow much does a member of Congress earn in Chile in 2026? Pay and what it includes
A deputy in Chile receives about 8.24 million pesos gross a month in 2026. What the leaders of each chamber earn, what the allowances are and who sets the amount.
NewsHow much does a police officer earn in Chile? Carabineros pay by rank, from recruit to director general
A newly graduated carabinero earns about 829,000 pesos net a month and a senior non-commissioned officer 2.27 million. The pay table by rank for both career paths.
NewsHow much does a teacher earn in Chile? The minimum teacher salary and how it rises with the career
The minimum pay for a teacher working 44 hours a week is 936,585 pesos gross. Actual pay depends on the career tier, years of service and qualifications.