Doctors have warned of a growing health crisis among children in Antofagasta's mining region, citing rising autism and cancer rates linked to pollution from copper mining, a key industry in Chile

It is projected that Chile's copper production will rise by 6% in 2025, maintaining its position as the top global producer, while Peru is expected to drop to third place behind the Democratic Republic of Congo due to slower production growth

Congress has approved creating the Ministry of Public Security, set to begin operations by June 1, 2025, to oversee public order, crime prevention, and police forces, marking a milestone in reorganizing the nation's security structure

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that Chile violated Mapuche indigenous rights by criminalizing land claims between 1989 and 1992, ordering the annulment of convictions and removal of criminal records

Antofagasta has introduced South America’s first hydrogen-powered locomotive, reducing emissions and supporting sustainable mining, with plans to begin operations in 2025 as part of its broader decarbonization strategy