Coquimbo Region

Environmental management and alluvial flood risks in Antofag

6 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 1 day ago

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

Chile respiratory virus circulation hits three-year high

9 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Chile reports surge in respiratory viruses, hitting three-year high

Chile’s universal free influenza vaccination programme, expanded to the entire population on 23 July, has seen vaccination coverage reach 78.8%. While the campaign aims for an 85% target, specific groups remain below thi

Andean snow and precipitation patterns

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Andean snow accumulation expected to increase river flows in Argentina and Chile

An Antarctic air mass brought extreme cold, strong winds, and mixed precipitation to Argentine Patagonia in early September. This weather system triggered a cold front across the mountain and steppe regions, with wind gu

Chile cultural heritage and regional festivals 2026

29 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Cultural festivals announced in Chile and Paraguay

Throughout 2026, Chile’s cultural landscape has been defined by diverse regional celebrations spanning naval history, heritage, and gastronomy. In May, the country observed the Glorias Navales holiday, featuring the “Exp

Latin American community security and peacebuilding

5 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Antofagasta authorities implement new security strategies

Regional security and community stability efforts continue across Latin America through law enforcement and social programs. In Chile, authorities have intensified operations to combat rural, environmental, and migratio

Argentina & Bolivia: Severe storms, snow and climate crisis

45 clusters · 362 sources · last updated 6 days ago

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

Coquimbo Region storm recovery and landscape revitalization

8 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Regional governments in Latin America advance infrastructure and health projects

A historic frontal system brought record rainfall, flash floods, and landslides to Chile’s Coquimbo Region, particularly affecting the Valle del Elqui. Some areas recorded between 130 and 350 millimeters of rainfall, cau

Chile and Colombia weather and earthquake recovery efforts

14 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Chilean producers in Los Ríos receive animal feed aid

Chilean authorities continue to expand relief efforts following severe weather and climate-related events. In the Coquimbo region, the assessment of damages to crops, livestock, and infrastructure via the Silvo-Agricultu

Chile weather emergencies: relief and infrastructure

32 clusters · 530 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Weather emergencies impact Atacama and Coquimbo regions in Chile

By late August, water security and infrastructure recovery remained central to the response in Chile. In the Coquimbo Region, the Ministry of Public Works and the Directorate of Hydraulic Works worked to restore the hydr

Marine mammal strandings and injuries in Chile

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 days ago

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

Adolescent vaping and wellbeing in Chile

4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Chilean youth vaping rates rise in Biobío and Aysén regions

Health surveys in Chile indicate rising concerns regarding adolescent vaping and general youth wellbeing. A national study by the Ministry of Health and the Pan American Health Organization, involving over 7,000 students

Global gold mining resource and operational updates

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Mining sector updates: Australian Gold and Copper drilling and Tesoro Gold resource expansion

Gold mining operations and resource assessments have seen significant developments in Chile and Australia. In Chile, Galantas Gold received authorization from the National Geology and Mining Service (Sernageomin) to rea

Chile firefighting operations and seasonal preparedness

3 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Chile prepares for 2026-2027 forest fire season

In late July 2026, Chile's fire services expanded their forest‑fire capabilities, adding three new companies (the 4th, 10th, and 12th) to the Temuco brigade to bring its specialised units to four. This expansion, oversee

Chile weather emergencies and environmental alerts

28 clusters · 93 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Chile weather: Heavy rainfall forecasted for Coquimbo and Tarapacá

Heavy frontal systems, cold fronts, and polar air masses have continued to drive a cascade of weather-related emergencies across Chile through August 2026. Frost warnings and extreme sub-zero temperatures have threatened