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FNE Publishes Preliminary Report of E-Commerce Market Study with a Comprehensive Sector Assessment and Recommends Greater Transparency from Platforms
Chile’s Cometition Authority (FNE) has released the preliminary report of its Market Study on E-commerce, offering a detailed assessment of the sector’s competitive dynamics between 2019 and 2024. The study focused […]
TDLCa out-of-court settlement reached by FNE with Booking.com, which includes a US$6 million payment to the treasury and the elimination of clauses that prevent or restrict accommodation providers from charging lower prices through other sales channels
The Competition Tribunal (TDLC) approved an out-of-court settlement entered into by the Chilean Competition Authority (National Economic Prosecutor’s Office, FNE) with Booking.com B.V., thereby concluding an investigation launched in 2024 […]
FNE submits out-of-court settlement with Booking.com to TDLC, under which the company commits to remove price-parity clauses and to pay US$6 million to the Treasury
The National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE) has requested approval from the Competition Tribunal (TDLC) of an out-of-court settlement signed with Booking.com B.V., to conclude an investigation launched in 2024 into […]
FNE approves merger between Hino and Fuso subject to maintaining independent import and wholesale distribution networks for trucks in Chile
The National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE) has approved the merger of Hino and Fuso’s activities in the truck industry, subject to the maintenance of independent import and wholesale distribution networks […]
FNE approves the acquisition of the pharmaceutical companies Sanitas and Chemopharma by Saval, subject to the disinvestment of three pharmaceutical products.
The FNE approved, in Phase 2 of investigation, the operation through which Laboratorios Saval S.A. plans to acquire Instituto Sanitas S.A. and Chemopharma S.A., after concluding that the remedies proposed […]
FNE approves Sodexo’s acquisition of Mediterránea de Catering subject to the sale of Mediterranea’s business in Chile
The Chilean Competition Authority (FNE) approved Sodexo S.A. (Sodexo)’s acquisition of all the shares of Mediterránea de Catering S.L. (Mediterranea), subject to the condition of the full divestment of Mediterranea’s […]
FNE Enforcement Generated Savings of More Than US$346 Million for Consumers and the Government in the Anti-Inflammatory Celecoxib Market
A recent study by the Chilean Competition Agency (Fiscalía Nacional Económica, “FNE”) revealed that its intervention in the market for the anti-inflammatory drug Celecoxib—primarily indicated for the treatment of inflammation […]
FNE Extends to Phase II the Investigation into the Acquisition of El Colorado and Farellones Ski Resorts by the Controller of Valle Nevado and La Parva
The Chilean Competition Authority (FNE) decided to extend the review of the notified concentration operation through which the MCP Group – controller of Valle Nevado and La Parva – seeks […]
FNE Closes Oversight of Extrajudicial Agreement with Tianqi Regarding Participation in SQM
The National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE) has closed the oversight of Extrajudicial Agreement No. 16, signed with Tianqi Lithium Corporation (Tianqi) in August 2018 regarding its participation in Sociedad Química […]
Chilean Supreme Court upholds USD 2.6 Million fine against Disney for providing misleading information to Competition Authority
The Chilean Supreme Court has upheld a decision issued by the Competition Tribunal (TDLC) in February 2024 against TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp., a Disney Group entity, for submitting misleading information […]
Competition Tribunal fines Banco de Chile and Consorcio over USD 5 million in new interlocking ruling
On June 6th, Chile’s Competition Tribunal (TDLC) issued its decision imposing fines on Banco de Chile and Consorcio for the simultaneous participation of Hernán Büchi Buc as a director and […]
FNE Requests US$74 Million Fine for Pedidos Ya and Glovo’s Parent Companies over Market Allocation Agreement
The Fiscalía Nacional Económica (FNE) has filed a complaint before the Chilean Competition Tribunal (Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia, TDLC) against the delivery platforms Delivery Hero (parent company […]
Supreme Court Upholds TDLC Ruling Against CDF and Confirms Record Fine for Abuse of Dominant Position
The Supreme Court has upheld the ruling issued by the Competition Tribunal (TDLC) in May 2024 against the Football Channel (Canal del Fútbol, or CDF, now TNT Sports), confirming that […]
FNE accuses Google of abusing dominant position and requests US$89 million fine from Chilean Antitrust Court
The National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE) has filed a lawsuit before the Antitrust Court (Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia, TDLC) against Google, alleging abuse of a dominant position […]
FNE Approves Codelco–SQM Joint Venture Subject to Mitigation Measures
The National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE) has approved, in Phase 1 of its review and subject to compliance with mitigation measures, the proposed concentration operation involving a public-private joint venture […]
Antitrust Court Fines CLP $2.5 Billion in Landmark Interlocking Directorates Case Involving Competing Securities Brokerage Firms
In a landmark decision, Chile’s Antitrust Court (Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia, TDLC) has issued fines totaling approximately CLP $2.5 billion (over USD $2.6 million) in the country’s […]
The Supreme Court Upholds Conviction of Helicopter Companies and Executives for Collusion in Forest Firefighting Services, Adds New Sanction for Manipulating Conaf’s 2014 Tender
The Supreme Court has upheld the ruling issued by the Antitrust Court (TDLC) against Inaer Helicopter S.A. (Inaer) and Pegasus South América Servicios Integrales de Aviación SpA (Faasa), along with […]
FNE Launches Market Study on E-Commerce
The National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (“FNE”), Chile's competition authority, will carry out a market study to analyze the competitive dynamics of e-commerce in the country. The analysis will focus on the […]
FNE Reaches Settlement with Manfred Paulmann, Cencosud, and Asesorías Alpa on Interlocking Directorates
The Chilean National Economic Prosecutor's Office (FNE) reached an out-of-court settlement with Manfred Paulmann, Cencosud, and Asesorías Alpa, aimed at ending an investigation into a violation of the prohibition against […]
The National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE) has accused Dreams, Enjoy, Marina del Sol, and five of their top executives of colluding in submitting bids for casino operating licenses between 2020 and 2021
The FNE filed an antitrust suit before the Competition Tribunal (TDLC) against Dreams, Enjoy, Marina del Sol, and five top executives from these companies for conspiring to manipulate the outcome […]
FNE Clears Merger Between BICECORP and Grupo Security
The Chilean Competition Authority (FNE) has cleared, in Phase 1, the merger between BICECORP and Grupo Security after determining that it would not substantially lessen competition in any market or […]
FNE Approves the Acquisition of ClaroVTR by América Móvil
The Chilean Economic Authority (FNE) has approved, in Phase 1, the transaction through which América Móvil will acquire individual control over ClaroVTR, concluding that it would not substantially reduce competition. This […]
The Competition Court upheld FNE’s complaint of abuse of dominant position and imposed a fine of US$ 27,6 million on CDF, the highest ever imposed
The Chilean Competition Court (TDLC) upheld the complaint filed by the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE) in 2020 against Canal del Futbol or CDF (TNT Sports currently), the Chilean football […]
FNE accuses Indura and Linde of cartelizing the industrial, medical and specialty gas market, and requests a US$ 31,3 million fine
On 29 April 2024, the Fiscalía Nacional Económica (FNE) sued Indura S.A. (Indura), Linde Gas Chile S.A. (Linde) and three individuals before the Competition Tribunal, accusing them of cartelizing the […]
Chilean Competition Tribunal fines Disney $2.3 million USD for providing misleading information in 21 Century Fox’s acquisition notification.
The Chilean Competition Tribunal upheld the National Economic Prosecutor's Office’s (FNE) accusation against TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp., a subsidiary of Disney, for providing incorrect or misleading information when it notified […]
Chilean Competition Court approves commitments between the FNE and the platforms Uber Eats, PedidosYa and Rappi that eliminate MFN clauses in contracts with restaurants
The Chilean Competition Court (TDLC) has approved commitments reached between the National Economic Prosecutor´s Office (FNE) and the food delivery platforms Uber Eats, PedidosYa -which is controlled by Delivery Hero […]
FNE clears OnNet’s acquisition of Entel’s optic fiber infrastructure subject to the divestiture of its network in 8 communes and other remedies.
The Chilean Competition Authority (FNE) has cleared in Phase 2, subject to structural remedies, the acquisition by OnNet of Entel’s fiber to the home network infrastructure assets (FTTH). The transaction […]
Chilean Competition Tribunal fines helicopter companies and their top executives for colluding to affect bids to fight forest fires
The Chilean Competition Tribunal (TDLC) accepted the lawsuit filed by the National Economic Prosecutor´s Office (FNE) in March 2020 against the companies Pegasus South America Servicios Integrales de Aviación SpA […]
FNE filed a claim against CCU and requested a fine of US$ 6 million for breach of settlement signed in 2008 to protect competition in the beer market.
The National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE) submitted a claim before the Chilean Competition Court (TDLC) against Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. (CCU) for breach of the settlement signed in 2008 to […]
The lawyer Jorge Grunberg assumes the role of National Economic Prosecutor.
Lawyer Jorge Grunberg Pilowsky today assumed the role of National Economic Prosecutor for the period 2023 - 2027, after being appointed to the position by the President of the Republic, […]
FNE clears acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc. by Microsoft Corporation considering local assessment
The FNE cleared in Phase 1 the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Inc ("ABK") by Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft"), which was filed to the agency past July. This acquisition will combine the activities […]
FNE clears joint venture between Liberty Global and America Movil’s subsidiaries in Chile subject spectrum and digital satellite TV business divestitures, as well as spectrum usage obligations
The Chilean Competition Agency (Fiscalía Nacional Economica or FNE) cleared, conditioned to remedies, a concentration between Liberty Global and America Movil, regarding their local telecom activities. In Chile, they provide […]
FNE initiates public consultation to update its “Competition Law Compliance Programs” Guidelines
From today until October 28, the National Economic Prosecutor's Office (FNE) will make available a public consultation process for the update of its “Competition Law Compliance Programs” Guidelines of which […]
Chilean Competition Tribunal upheld the antitrust agency’s merger prohibition in the healthcare insurance industry
On February 2022, the Antitrust Agency’s (Fiscalía Nacional Económica, FNE) prohibited the acquisition of two private health insurers (locally called ‘Isapres’), Isapre Colmena by Nexus Heath (a US-based holding of […]
Chilean Competition Court issued specific regulations for the Card Payment Market
The Chilean Competition Court (“TDLC”) ruled this week on a procedure that sets rules to improve its the conditions of competition in the market of credit, debit and prepaid card […]
FNE extends to Phase 2 investigation regarding a casinos merger between Enjoy S.A. and Dreams S.A.
The FNE decided to extend into Phase 2 the analysis of the operation consisting on the merger between Enjoy S.A. and Dreams S.A., the main undertakings in the casino industry […]
The FNE launches an updated version of its Horizontal Merger Guidelines
An updated version of the Horizontal Merger Guidelines, drafted by the Chilean National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE), was launched today. This document replaces the 2012 version of the guidelines. These Guidelines […]
FNE presented cash and valuables transportation collusion case at international seminar and advocated for greater international cooperation to notify executives abroad
The National Economic Prosecutor's Office (FNE) presented the collusion case against the cash and valuables transportation companies Brink's, Prosegur and Loomis and against six executives linked to them before the […]
The Department of Justice and the FBI Shared Best Practices with FNE officials
The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) International Corruption Unit, in coordination with the FBI’s Legal Attache Santiago, shared best practices on preparation and […]
FNE blocks merger between private healthcare insurance companies in Chile
The Chilean competition authority, the National Economic Prosecutor's Office (Fiscalía Nacional Económica, or “FNE”) blocked the acquisition of Isapre Colmena Salud S.A. (Colmena) by Nexus Chile SpA, controller of Isapre […]
Chilean Competition Tribunal fines two aerial firefighting companies USD$ 6,5 million for cartel conduct
The Chilean Competition Tribunal (Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia) upheld the FNE’s accusation filed in July 2018 against Faasa Chile Servicios Aéreos Limitada and Martínez Ridao Chile Limitada […]
The Chilean National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE) filed lawsuits for the creation of illegal interlocking directorates against Hernán Büchi, Juan Hurtado, Banco de Chile, Consorcio, Falabella and Larraín Vial
The FNE filed for the first time lawsuits for infringements of the horizontal interlocking prohibition established in Decree Law No. 211 of 1973 (DL 211), that is, the simultaneous involvement […]
FNE publishes final report of the Gas Market Study confirming proposals to increase competition and refuting criticisms made by companies in the sector
The National Economic Prosecutor's Office (FNE) published today the final report of its Market Study on Gas, reiterating the need to carry out a series of reforms to increase competition […]
FNE clears the purchase of OK Market by OXXO, subject to structural and behavioral remedies
The Chilean National Economic Prosecutor's Office (FNE) cleared in Phase II, subject to compliance of structural and behavioral remedies, the acquisition of a convenience store chain −OK Market S.A.− controlled […]
New regulation on merger control come into force today and FNE publishes a new merger filing form.
After being published in Chile’s Official Gazette, today has entered into force the new regulation on the notification of concentration operations, contained under Decree No. 41 dated May 7th, 2021 […]
FNE selected as co-chair of the ICN Cartel Group
The National Economic Prosecution Office (FNE) was chosen among its peers to become one of the Co-chairs of the Cartel Working Group at the International Competition Network (ICN), the leading […]
FNE extends to a phase 2 review the acquisition of certain supermarkets by Walmart in Chile
The Chilean Antitrust Agency (Fiscalía Nacional Económica or FNE) decided to extend into Phase II the investigation of the operation through which Walmart’s Chilean subsidiary seeks to acquire, through long-term […]
The Chilean FNE requests all-time high fines in a cartel case against cash and valuables transportation companies and their main executives
On October 7th, the Chilean National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE) filed a complaint before the Competition Tribunal (TDLC) accusing a price-fixing scheme that took place between 2017 and 2018, against […]
FNE recommends banning Gasco, Abastible and Lipigas from participating in the distribution of liquefied gas to consumers and proposes regulatory changes to the natural gas business to lower the price of both fuels
The FNE today released the Preliminary Report of its sixth Market Study, which addressed the gas market in Chile in the period between 2010 and 2020, focusing on the liquefied […]
FNE, Delta and LATAM submit an out-of-court settlement to the TDLC with a set of remedies in order to protect competition in the air traffic market due to links and alliances between both airlines.
Chilean National Economic Prosecutor's Office (“FNE”) together with Delta Air Lines, Inc. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. submitted to the Chilean Competition Court (“TDLC”), last August 17th, an out-of-court settlement […]
The FNE unconditionally cleared in Phase 1 the acquisition of Chilevisión
The FNE unconditionally cleared in Phase 1 the acquisition of Chilevisión (a free-to-air channel owned by Warner Media Group) by Viacom CBS, Inc., concluding that the merger not only does […]
FNE publishes English version of the Pre Notification Guidance
The Competition Agency (FNE) has published today a free translation into English of the Pre Notification Guidance, in force since past May 12. With this translated version the FNE aims at […]
FNE extends public consultation timeframe on Horizontal Merger Guidelines until June 25.
The National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE) has decided to extend the timeframe for the public consultation on the new Horizontal Merger Guidelines that began last May 12, until June 25. The […]
FNE reinforces merger control regime with new horizontal merger guidelines and prenotification guidance
On May 12the FNE launched a new version of the Horizontal Merger Guidelines and a Prenotification Guidance, reinforcing and updating the Chilean merger control regime in force since 2017. The updated […]
FNE approves with conditions the acquisition of GrandVision by EssilorLuxottica, excluding GrandVision’s retail activities in Chile of from the deal
The Chilean Competition Authority (Fiscalía Nacional Económica or FNE) cleared with remedies the acquisition of GrandVision by EssilorLuxottica. Consequently, GrandVision’s assets in Chile – which included the optical retail chain […]
FNE approved without conditions the acquisitions of La Fête by Nestlé
The Chilean Competition Authority (FNE) cleared without conditions the acquisition of control of the chocolate company La Fête by Nestlé Chile. In its analysis, the FNE assess whether the acquisition of […]
FNE clears State Grid’s acquisition of CGE without conditions
The Chilean antitrust agency (Fiscalía Nacional Económica or FNE) cleared unconditionally the acquisition of Compañía General de Electricidad S.A. (CGE) and CGE Servicios S.A. by State Grid International Development Limited […]
The Chilean Chamber of Deputies adopted a new regulation for the design of bidding rules for mortgage-related insurances, based on FNE’s recommendations
The Chilean Chamber of Deputies approved a new regulation in order to improve the tender processes for mortgage-related insurances on Tuesday, which included the suggestions made by the FNE -the […]
FNE extends to Phase II investigation the acquisition of a convenience store chain by a competitor
After the preliminary analysis in Phase I, the FNE concluded that an in-depth assessment was necessary given that the operation between Oxxo and Ok Market –the two closest convenience store […]
Fiscalía Nacional Económica (FNE), Chilean competition authority, gets buses collusion sactioned by competition tribunal
The Chilean Competition Tribunal, TDLC, upheld the FNE's accusation regarding a cartel between all ten bus companies that operate in Temuco and Padre Las Casas, a conurbation located in the […]
FNE approves in Phase II, with remedies, the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and Peugeot S.A.
The National Economic Prosecutor's Office (FNE) approved in Phase II, with remedies, the transaction consisting on the international merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) and Peugeot S.A. (PSA). The investigation […]
FNE held the XVII Competition Day
Today the National Economic Prosecutor's Office held version number XVII of its Competition Day seminar, whose central theme was "Leniency and Criminalization: Lessons from U.S. Law." The meeting began with the […]
Fiscalía Nacional Económica, the Chilean antitrust agency, filed a lawsuit against the football channel for monopoly abuse.
Last week, the FNE filed a lawsuit against Canal del Fútbol (CDF, the Chilean football channel) in the Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia (TDLC) for abuse of monopoly […]
FNE will hold Competition Day on December 17
The National Economic Prosecutor's Office (FNE) will hold its Competition Day, through the Zoom platform, on Thursday, December 17 at 10:00 a.m. The event is titled "Compensated Whistleblower and Criminalization: A […]
Competition authorities from Europe and Latin America will participate in an international forum organized by the FNE and the Innovarte Corporation
Competition authorities from Europe and Latin America, along with recognized expert lawyers and economists will meet this Friday remotely in the forum "Digital Platforms and Competition: Cases, Regulation and Trends […]
FNE, Chilean Competition Authority, asks Supreme Court to confirm judgment against the National Football Association and increase fine in a barrier to entry case
The Head of Litigation of the National Economic Prosecutor's Office (FNE), Victor Santelices, asked the Supreme Court in a hearing held today, to confirm the judgment issued by the Competition […]
FNE has launched a market study into the gas industry
The Fiscalía Nacional Económica (“FNE”) has launched their sixth market study which will comprehensively analyze the gas industry in Chile. Currently, the share of national energy consumption for gas is 15% […]
Chilean National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE) presented arguments today in front of the Competition Tribunal regarding collusion in the forest fire-fighting airplanes market
Represented by the Head of the Litigation Division, Victor Santelices, the FNE presented its arguments today in front of the Competition Tribunal (TDLC) against Faasa Chile Servicio Aéreos Limitada (Faasa) […]
FNE creates an Intelligence Unit
As part of its program to enhance investigative techniques for cartel prosecution, the Chilean National Economic Prosecutor's Office (FNE) created an Intelligence Unit, as of today, that will report directly […]
The Chilean FNE accuses three helicopter companies and two individuals for collusion in the aerial firefighting industry
The National Economic Prosecutor's Office (FNE) filed a complaint before the Competition Tribunal (TDLC) against three helicopter companies in the forest firefighting market, as well as two executives who facilitated […]
Chilean Supreme Court fines three main supermarket chains for fixing a minimum price on fresh poultry meat
Santiago.- In a unanimous ruling, the Chilean Supreme Court fined the three main supermarket chains for engaging in a hub-and-spoke collusive scheme to fix a minimum price on fresh poultry […]
FNE approves with remedies Disney’s acquisition of Fox
The National Economic Prosecutor (“FNE”) approved yesterday, with remedies, the acquisition by The Walt Disney Company (“Disney” or the “Company”) of all the shares of Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (“Fox”). […]
FNE approves with remedies Disney’s acquisition of Fox
The National Economic Prosecutor (“FNE”) approved yesterday, with remedies, the acquisition by The Walt Disney Company (“Disney” or the “Company”) of all the shares of Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (“Fox”). […]
Chilean FNE accuses two companies of fixing prices and allocating contracts in the aerial firefighting industry
The National Economic Prosecutor launched its investigation in 2017, after the two companies were indicted in Spain for taking part in an international cartel. The FNE requested over $US 6 […]
Notaries market study press release
The Fiscalia Nacional Economica (FNE) published today the final report of the Market Study on Notaries, reiterating the need to carry out a structural reform in this market, which could […]
TDLC Approves Conciliatory Agreement Between FNE, MINERVA S.A. and JBS S.A.
The Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia (TDLC) approved today the Conciliatory Agreement subscribed between the Fiscalía Nacional Económica (FNE), Minerva S.A. (Minerva) and JBS S.A. (JBS), corporations that […]
TDLC Approves Conciliatory Agreement Between FNE, Minerva S.A. and JBS S.A.
The Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia (TDLC) approved today the Conciliatory Agreement subscribed between the Fiscalía Nacional Económica (FNE), Minerva S.A. (Minerva) and JBS S.A. (JBS), corporations that […]
Fiscalía Nacional Económica Releases Internal Guidelines for the Submission of Criminal Claims for Cartel Offences
The Fiscalía Nacional Económica (FNE) launched today the “Internal Guidelines for Filing Criminal Claims for Cartels”, disclosing the criteria under which the FNE will exercise its authority to file criminal claims […]
FNE files a complaint against the ANFP before the TDLC requesting the termination of an entry fee to play in the First Division B of Chilean professional football
The National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE) filed a complaint against the National Professional Football Association (ANFP) before the Competition Court (TDLC), requesting the termination of the entry fee that professional […]
FNE wins international award from the World Bank and ICN for its role in competition advocacy.
The key role played by the National Economic Prosecutor's Office in the removal of administrative obstacles to competition was recognized in the 2017 – 2018 Competition Advocacy Contest, organized by […]
Annuities market study press release
FNE estimates that distortions in the annuities market have affected between 2,4% and 3,5% the amount of pensions. Up to 3,5% could improve the amount of an average retirement pension if […]
Annuities market study press release
FNE estimates that distortions in the annuities market have affected between 2,4% and 3,5% the amount of pensions. Up to 3,5% could improve the amount of an average retirement pension if […]
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