Chile

National Space Center has been inaugurated to boost space technology research, satellite operations, and regional cooperation, marking a major step toward scientific autonomy and innovation since construction began in 2024

Undocumented migrants have dispersed across Chile’s Arica border after Peru has blocked their entry, following fears of expulsion that prompted attempts to flee through the desert frontier

A severe snowstorm with 200 km/h winds in Chile has caused the death of foreign tourists in Torres del Paine National Park, while others have been rescued alive after disappearing on a high-risk trekking route

Nearly 5 million new mandatory voters in Chile have been added to the presidential election for the first time and have significantly impacted the race's unpredictability, as they tend to distrust institutions and lean toward anti-establishment candidates

AI regulation bill has been passed to the Senate after revising rules on privacy, governance, and risk classification, aiming to balance innovation with ethical safeguards despite criticism over rushed legislation and missing key enforcement measures

A record increase in wine exports to Brazil, its top market, has been registered in Chile; the fact helped offset declining US sales caused by newly imposed 10% tariffs

By joining the global Snapshot platform, Chile has expanded its wildlife monitoring efforts through standardized camera trap methods, aiming to boost biodiversity conservation with interinstitutional collaboration and public participation

A man with Down syndrome, Sebastián Solorza, has launched a historic bid to run as an independent presidential candidate in Chile, aiming to collect 35.000 signatures to promote inclusion and challenge political polarization

Electronic certification of its livestock has been implemented to boost exports as it improves traceability and efficiency for key products like pork and poultry amid rising global sanitary demands

Salmon producers in Chile have begun using AI-powered technology to automatically sort fish by size and quality, improving processing efficiency and product consistency