Latest news in Chile? September 3rd, 2026
03-09-2026
- Security & Constitutional Debate: Debate has intensified in Congress following proposed constitutional amendments aimed at combating organized crime. The executive proposal seeks to establish a new “public security” state of emergency granting expanded executive authorities, drawing significant pushback and scrutiny from civil liberties and human rights organizations regarding the scope of presidential emergency powers. Human Rights Watch
- Renewable Energy & Infrastructure: Global infrastructure investor CVC DIF completed the acquisition of the Gabriela hybrid energy project in northern Chile. The installation combines 272 MW of solar photovoltaic capacity paired with a 1,100 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), backed by a long-term power purchase agreement. Renewable Watch+ 1
- Economic Policy & Public Debt: The Ministry of Finance is advancing modernization efforts across the domestic public debt market to bolster liquidity, following the legislative dispatch and enactment of key components within the broader National Reconstruction and economic recovery agenda. Ministerio de Hacienda
- Unusual Climate Events: Climate and scientific reports this week highlighted the lingering impacts of rare winter storms across northern Chile and the Atacama Desert. Heavy snowfall and coastal downpours driven by regional atmospheric troughs disrupted operations at major astronomical facilities such as the ALMA observatory, while SENAPRED and local authorities continue recovery from flash flooding in adjacent valleys. ScienceDaily