Chile

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

A streamlined process to enhance tourism between Argentina and Chile has been introduced by Customs Authority that only requires bureaucratic procedures for private vehicles with trailers; this initiative marks a shift towards more ‘paperless’ tourism

The World Bank has approved a US$200 million loan for Chile's Universal Health Care program, focusing on enhancing access and efficiency through measures such as telemedicine, climate-resilient systems, and AI-driven virtual health management

To commemorate 200 years of diplomatic ties, Chile and Colombia held the 'Bicentennial Forum,' featuring discussions on feminist foreign policy, sustainable development, and energy transition