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Santiago Braces for Border Barrier Rollout as Kast Tightens Immigration Controls
Residents in the capital watch for concrete steps on immigration controls and school safety after recent announcements from the presidential office.
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Santiago's Power Outage Traps Residents in Elevators Citywide
An almost nationwide outage last year upended routines for millions in Chile, with Santiago among the hardest hit areas.
lifestyle
Santiago's Top Dining Venues: Essential Guide Before You Visit
A guide to the capital’s culinary landscape, from long-standing institutions to globally recognized kitchens.
Politics
Santiago Mayor Adopts Wildfire Risk Management Plan, Tightening Building Codes in High-Hazard Zones
New regulations will require property owners in Santiago's outlying districts to upgrade fire-resistant materials and clear vegetation within 30 metres of structures, affecting thousands of homeowners.
property
Santiago's Premium Districts Replay 2021 Boom as Prices Rise Selectively
Values in premium districts track the 2021 pattern of rapid gains even as overall transaction counts stay below that year's July peak.
Politics
Four Bills Could Reshape Santiago Housing, Transit, and Living Costs
From housing density rules to public transit funding, bills moving through the Congreso Nacional this month carry direct consequences for what Santiago residents pay, where they live, and how they get around.
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Santiago Vendors Lose Income as Thieves Sell Stolen Photos Back to Creators
Vendors, artists and small business owners across the capital are losing money and credibility to unauthorised copies of their own digital work.
wellness
Santiago Markets Offer Affordable Fermented Foods for Gut Health
From homemade kombucha in Providencia to traditional sauerkraut at the Tirso de Molina Market, Santiago is brimming with affordable options for boosting your gut microbiome.
wellness
Santiago's Winter Markets: 5 Seasonal Recipes You Can Make Today
Santiago's winter markets are stocked with cheap, nutrient-dense ingredients, here's how to turn them into five meals worth making this week.
news
Three Decades of Failed Housing Policy Are Now Squeezing Every Santiaguino Who Rents
From Pudahuel to Ñuñoa, working families are spending more than half their monthly income on rent, and the policy mistakes that got us here go back to 1990.
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Santiago's $3.8B Metro Line 7 Nears Completion, Reshapes Urban Transit
With construction 85% complete and a 2028 opening locked in, the data underpinning Chile's most ambitious urban transit project reveals both the scale of ambition and the pressure on public finances.
lifestyle
Best Neighborhoods in Santiago: Where to Live 2026
Explore Santiago's top comunas for renters in 2026. Compare Providencia, Las Condes, and Ñuñoa with current rental prices and neighborhood guides for expats and professionals.
Technology
Fintech Platforms Help Santiago's Working Class Cut Banking Fees, Access Credit
Digital banking platforms and mobile payment solutions are transforming how residents in working-class neighbourhoods manage money, bypass traditional banking fees, and access credit.
Technology
AI Transforms Santiago: Machine Learning Powers Restaurants and Public Transit
Machine learning algorithms are now embedded in everything from restaurant recommendations to public transport, fundamentally changing how santiaguinos navigate their city.
wellness
Find Your Inner Calm: Local Meditation Classes, Groups and Apps Worth Trying
Discover the best mindfulness and meditation options in Santiago, from Cerro San Cristobal to Parque Forestal
wellness
Santiago's Best Protein Sources Beyond Meat: Local Market Guide
From Mercado Central's fish counters to the legume-heavy shelves of La Vega, Santiago already has everything you need to build a high-protein diet without touching a single cut of beef.
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Santiago's Green Retrofit Plan Promises 50% Energy Bill Cuts, But the Hard Decisions Start Now
The Boric administration's new urban retrofit programme clears its first political hurdle, leaving homeowners, municipalities and contractors scrambling to figure out what actually comes next.
Technology
Santiago's Tech Ecosystem Attracts Global Venture Capital Despite Regional Challenges
A rare blend of regulatory flexibility, Latin American talent, and cross-border investment is reshaping how startups get funded in the region's most dynamic tech hub.