Chile

A network of protected areas including 27 salt flats and lagoons have been announced as part of the National Lithium Strategy, while 26 salt flats will be reserved for lithium extraction by national and international companies

Chilean bishops, amid a security crisis, met with President Boric at La Moneda Palace to discuss national security concerns following the recent killing of three police officers, alongside addressing migrant issues and the Church's role in fostering peace

Chilean authorities reported three militarized police officers found dead in a burned patrol car, prompting a three-day mourning period declared by President Gabriel Boric amid a national security crisis

Paleontologists in Chile discovered the fossilized remains of a unique marine reptile that lived 70 million years ago on a beach in central Chile

Foreign direct investment in Chile increased by 28% in the first two months of 2024, totaling US$3.580 billion, surpassing the US$2.805 billion received during the same period in 2023, according to the Central Bank

Chile is on the verge of establishing Internet as a Public Service, with a proposed law enabling technological convergence, demand subsidies, and enhanced regulatory tools, aiming to elevate the quality of services and encourage future innovation

Chile's ambassador to Costa Rica, Margarita Portuguez, met with local Minister of Environment, Franz Tattenbach, to discuss ocean protection, focusing on marine security, fisheries, and strengthening the East Tropical Pacific Marine Conservation Corridor

Chile has excluded Israeli firms from the 2024 International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE), drawing criticism from Senator Carmen Gloria Aravena Acuña for what she deems a diplomatic misstep

A foundation in Chile, dedicated to locating children adopted irregularly and taken abroad during the dictatorship of Pinochet, has initiated a new search campaign using AI to reunite families affected by forced adoptions during the regime

President Gabriel Boric urged not to forget those affected by recent wildfires, the most devastating in decades, announcing a new phase of reconstruction and emphasizing ongoing solidarity as the country moves forward after containing the fires

Wildfires left at least 60 dead in the Valparaíso area, where over 1.100 homes were damaged; 1.400 firefighters have been deployed, supported by thousands of volunteers, and a state of emergency due to wildfires has been confirmed

Recent studies show that in 2023, Chile experienced the lowest number of births in the last decade, in a continuous decline in the birth rate