Global regional updates: Mobec fire in Spain and community initiatives in Latin America

A major fire at the Mobec waste management facilities in Cuenca, Spain, has left the installations completely devastated. Emergency services have reached the stabilization phase after hours of intense work to control the flames and smoke.

In Argentina, the National Interuniversity Council (CIN) met in Bariloche to discuss the relationship between universities and urban development. Meanwhile, in Junín, the 'Huerta en Casa' program has launched its second season to teach residents home gardening and composting.

In Mexico, Save the Children held a concert to raise funds for its Emergency Fund, aiming to provide rapid response for children in humanitarian crises. In Chile, the 'PRAMA' program, supported by Minera Las Cenizas, is training women in Cabildo in industrial embroidery to create new productive opportunities.

In Colombia, the 'Guardianas de las Laderas' in Manizales received training in skin cancer prevention and occupational safety to support their work in managing regional landslide risks.