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Strong rejection of rodeo in Chile: “National championship of torture”

This year, a new and decisive campaign is being carried out to express the rejection of rodeo in Chile. Animal defense organizations have described the controversial tradition as the "National Championship of Torture" within this context. Through social media and...

The largest solar plant with battery storage in Latin America was inaugurated in Chile.

Chile ha dado un paso significativo en la expansión de sus energías renovables con la inauguración de la planta solar Quillagua, ubicada en la desértica región de Antofagasta, al norte del país. Este proyecto se ha convertido en la central...

Chile on the road to electromobility with the first electric firetruck

Chile took a crucial step in the emergency transportation by presenting the first electric fire truck in Latin America. While electromobility is advancing worldwide, this type of technology has not yet been tested in Argentina. Sustainability and emission reduction, which...

Chile incorporates 13,000 hectares of urban wetlands into its network of protected areas

In January 2025, seven **new urban wetlands** (HU) were declared in **Chile** under **Law 21.202**, adding to the 122 recognized until December 2024. These additions were announced by the **Ministry of the Environment (MMA)** at the beginning of the "Week...

Controversial octopus farms in Chile: concerns raised over cruelty and environmental damage

A new environmental controversy and animal welfare issue is at the center of the debate in Chile. The country faces a crucial decision: to allow or prohibit octopus farms. In this scenario, the Animal Rights and Defense Foundation has launched...

The coastal town of Puertecillo in Chile offers tranquility, sports, and nature.

Chile stands out as one of the favorite destinations for Argentinians during the summer, thanks to its proximity and affordable options. Within its wide range of tourist offerings, coastal towns usually attract great attention, but there are less crowded...

Group of criminals throw stones at sea lion on Carahue beach

This past weekend, an outrageous event was recorded at Lobería de Carahue Beach in Chile, where a group of individuals pelted a sea lion with stones for no apparent reason. The images captured by a witness showed how a group...

Shocking: Whale “eats” kayaker, then spits him out

An impressive video recorded in the ocean in Chile traveled around the world in the last few hours: involving a whale and a kayak. In the footage, you can see how the animal "swallows" a young man who was...

Michelin opens its first mining tire recycling plant in Antofagasta

Taking a step further towards its circularity goal, Michelin announced the start of operations of its first mining tire recycling plant, "MSMR La Negra", in the Antofagasta region, Chile. With this project, the company aims to contribute to the management...

Million-dollar fine confirmed for company over salmon escape in 2018

The **Third Environmental Court of Chile** upheld the **fine** imposed by the Superintendence of the Environment (SMA) on the company Mowi Chile S.A. for over US$7,486,457 due to the **escape of salmon** in 2018. The sanctions arise from the result...

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England: more than 80 animals rescued in an operation against abuse

In an operation against animal abuse involving the South Yorkshire police, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty...