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Coquimbo Region storm recovery and economic revitalization

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Coquimbo Region storm recovery and ~~landscape~~ economic revitalization

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, causing mudslides that destroyed roads and isolated localities. In the Cruz de Cañas sector, residents reported~~ While initial impacts caused devastating ~~losses of~~ property and lives. As recovery efforts continue, educational services have stabilized. In Puerto Cordillera, the Local Public Education Service reports that 100% of its 58 establishments are providing services, though some schools utilize online modalities due to road access issues. In La Higuera, schools have resumed activities following emergency repairs. Reconstruction efforts remain mired in political and financial friction. During a technical-political meeting in Santiago, Atacama Governor Miguel Vargas criticized the initial design of the reconstruction coordination table, noting that regional and communal authorities were excluded from the beginning. Senator Daniel Núñez has called for immediate central resources to repair housing and restore irrigation canals, opposing the sale of state-owned land to fund reconstruction. In the agricultural sector, specialists from INIA Intihuasi have issued warnings regarding water runoff losses and ~~sediment accumulation. However,~~ isolated localities, the recent precipitation has ~~also led to~~ facilitated the recovery of natural landscapes and water sources previously affected by drought. In Monte Patria, the La Paloma reservoir has exceeded 50% capacity, revitalizing the Isla Condorito landscape and boosting local tourism. ~~Additionally,~~ Similarly, the Salto del Fraile waterfall in Nueva Talcuna has returned to life, prompting educational visits by local students focused on environmental conservation. ~~Regarding long-term financing, Coquimbo Mayor Ali Manouchehri is calling for~~ As reconstruction efforts continue to face political and financial friction regarding the 2027 ~~Budget~~ Budget, the region is pivoting toward economic reactivation. To strengthen the local innovation ecosystem, the ‘De Emprendedor a Mentor Coquimbo 2026’ program has been launched to ~~secure funds for~~ train mentors in strategic assessment, sustainability, and gender equity. Additionally, a public-private alliance will host the ‘Expo Región Estrella’ in Santiago from November 6 to 8, 2026. This event aims to promote Coquimbo’s tourism, agriculture, mining, and small-to-medium enterprises, seeking to convert regional ~~reconstruction. While Biminister Claudio Alvarado indicated that approximately $700 million USD might be allocated~~ resilience into commercial opportunities for ~~recovery, Manouchehri expressed concern that~~ the ~~final legislative amount could be lower than announced.~~ upcoming summer season.

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