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Antofagasta Region

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Environmental management and alluvial flood risks in Antofag

6 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: Antofagasta Region expands hydrological monitoring network

Environmental and economic management in Antofagasta, Chile, has focused on regional sustainability and climate resilience. Regional authorities have prioritized air quality improvements in Calama, waste management via a

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Digital infrastructure and AI expansion in Latin America

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Latest: Latin American nations implement AI-focused policies

Latin American governments and telecommunications companies continue to advance digital connectivity and technological integration. While Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia lead in AI deployment and data center hosting,

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Regional cultural and economic development initiatives

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Latest: Mexico and Latin American regions launch new tourism development initiatives

Regional development efforts in Chile and Venezuela continue to focus on cultural, scientific, and economic growth through localized initiatives. In Chile, activities span several regions, including cultural circuits in

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Severe weather and shifting patterns in Chile

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Latest: Weather extremes impact maize in Argentina and hazelnut yields in Chile

As September begins, Chile continues to experience significant meteorological shifts and regional contrasts. In the north, Senapred maintains a Red Alert for Antofagasta due to potential sandstorms and strong winds, whil

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Argentina & Bolivia: Severe storms, snow and climate crisis

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Latest: Potosí climate disasters trigger humanitarian aid and tourist rescue

The severe weather pattern in Argentina, Uruguay, and Bolivia has continued through late August, escalating into a climate emergency in Bolivia. Intense snowfall and extreme temperatures have impacted departments includi

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Chilean mining royalty distribution and collection

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Latest: Antofagasta Region receives over 37 billion pesos in mining royalties

A study by the Center for Copper and Mining Studies (CESCO) indicates that Chilean mining royalty collections reached $1.6 trillion in 2025, marking an 11% increase from the prior year. However, the report notes that onl

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Chile school computer initiatives and Beca TIC rollout

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Latest: JUNAEB advances TIC Scholarship computer distribution in Chile

Chile’s nationwide effort to bridge the digital divide through school computer initiatives has expanded significantly through mid-2026. The Beca TIC 2026 program, backed by an investment exceeding 34 billion Chilean peso

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Marine mammal strandings and injuries in Chile

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Latest: Humpback whale found stranded in Coquimbo, Chile

In the Antofagasta region, Chile’s National Fisheries Service (Sernapesca) filed criminal complaints following the discovery of a juvenile male humpback whale near Hornitos on 19 July. The whale was found severely entang

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Argentina-Bolivia border security tensions

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Latest: Salta border tensions rise following attack on security forces

Tensions have escalated at the Argentina-Bolivia border in the Salta province following an attack on the Prefectura Naval Argentina. During an operation at the Paso Camba in Aguas Blancas, a group of local traders known

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Chile police crime‑prevention campaign expands

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Latest: Chen Clan members returned to Alto Hospicio after court revokes transfer

In early July, Chilean police carried out a night‑time operation in the archipelago of Chiloé and seized several luxury vehicles in the upscale Vitacura district, signaling a focus on targeted enforcement actions. By the

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Sercotec business and cooperative funding in Chile

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Latest: Sercotec launches Reactívate program in Aysén Region

Sercotec has implemented various funding initiatives across different Chilean regions to support cooperatives and small businesses. In the Valparaíso region, a $150 million fund was allocated to install solar panels for

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