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Chilean mining: record investment amid lithium and port push

8 clusters · 20 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Industrial and mining sectors report strong growth in Latin America

The Chilean mining industry is undergoing a technological and human capital transformation driven by declining mineral grades and rising global demand. While copper concentrations have fallen, the energy transition and a

Chilean economic and entrepreneurial landscape

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Chilean business landscape: financing and financial management

Chile is navigating a period of economic debate and business development. Discussions regarding a potential technical recession have emerged following a 0.2% year-on-year fall in output during the second quarter of 2026,

Digital fraud and evolving cybersecurity risks

19 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Smartphone users warned of sophisticated Android and Apple scams

Authorities and cybersecurity experts continue to warn of evolving digital fraud schemes that prioritize psychological manipulation over technical banking vulnerabilities. Criminals frequently use digital channels to per

Chile expands mortgage subsidies and housing finance reforms

5 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Chile proposes Capital Markets Reform to lower mortgage costs

The Chilean government has expanded housing relief measures to combat high prices and declining homeownership rates, which fell from 63% in 2017 to 52% in 2024. In a recent legislative development, the Senate unanimous

Chilean monetary policy and economic indicators

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Chile Central Bank maintains interest rate at 4.5%

In early September 2026, Chilean financial markets experienced growth, with the IPSA index rising 0.63% to 11,386 points. This increase was driven by inflows into banking and retail sectors. At that time, market operator

Chile economic performance and growth trends

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Chile economy shows vulnerability as July IMACEC declines

Chile's economic performance has faced renewed downward pressure following a significant contraction in July. While the second quarter of 2026 saw a 0.2% GDP decline—largely due to a 6.4% drop in mining—the July Imacec (

Chile water security and economic contraction risks

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Chile and Argentina face economic headwinds amid sector declines

Central Chile is experiencing a shift in hydrological patterns, characterized by decreasing total precipitation and more concentrated, intense rainfall events. Researchers note that historical records show much more abun