Chile’s Supreme Court issued a favorable, yet largely unnoticed, report regarding a proposed law – dubbed “Gag Law 2.0” – that would criminalize the leaking of judicial information and potentially penalize journalists who publish it. The May 2025 report, authored by Chief Justice Gloria Ana Chevesich, deemed certain aspects of the bill “reasonable” and stated it aimed to bolster the protection of confidential information. While the court suggested improvements to some provisions, it remained silent on the article proposing jail time for disclosing details of criminal cases. The report was welcomed by proponents of the law, with a representative from the National Prosecutor’s Office stating the court viewed the project positively. Critics fear the law would stifle press freedom and hinder investigative journalism, particularly concerning cases involving public figures currently under scrutiny. The court’s stance raises concerns about the future of transparency and accountability within the Chilean judicial system.