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2 clusters · 10 sources · 16 days · First seen · Last updated

Security threats and evacuations in Argentina and Chile

Overview

In late September 2026, false security threats caused disruptions in Argentina and Chile. In Río Gallegos, Argentina, a school was evacuated following reports of a potential gas leak and carbon monoxide; however, inspections by emergency services and technicians confirmed no such hazards were present.

Simultaneously in Concón, Chile, a bomb threat discovered at the ENAP facility led to the evacuation of approximately 1,600 people. Specialized police units inspected the site and found no explosive, incendiary, or chemical devices. The incident was determined to be a false threat, prompting an investigation by the Prosecutor’s Office to locate the source of the message.

Entities

GOPE · EPP N° 83 · National Police of Ecuador · Río Gallegos · Carabineros de Chile

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Security incidents reported at Chilean airport and in Ecuador

    Security incidents in South America include a false bomb threat causing an airport evacuation in Chile and a police chase involving a suspected drunk bus driver in Ecuador.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    False security threats trigger evacuations in Argentina and Chile

    False security threats led to school evacuations in Río Gallegos, Argentina, and a mass evacuation of 1,600 people at an ENAP facility in Concón, Chile, after a bomb threat was discovered.

Sources

castelloninformacion.com · diarioloslagos.cl · educacionsantacruz.gov.ar · elcomercio.com.ec · hoytamaulipas.net · lu19.com.ar · nuevaregion.com · observador.cl · radiokollasuyo.bo · tn.com.ar