Reserve officer dies during military training in Arica

Reserve officer Diego Aníbal Olivares Rojo passed away following a health emergency during military training activities in Arica, Chile. The incident occurred on a Saturday morning while he was participating in instruction and training exercises led by the 24th Motorized Brigade ‘Huamachuco’.

Upon experiencing a severe health decompensation, emergency protocols were activated to stabilize the officer and coordinate an urgent evacuation. Olivares Rojo was transported to the Dr. Juan Noé Crevani Regional Hospital, where medical staff performed resuscitation efforts; however, his death was confirmed shortly after arrival.

The 24th Motorized Brigade has announced that it is providing support to the family of the deceased. To clarify the circumstances surrounding the event, the Army has initiated an administrative summary investigation and turned the relevant facts over to the Military Prosecutor's Office.