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Mapuche Community Member Fugitive for Homicide in Cañete Arrested, Alleged Brother of RML Leader

Mapuche Community Member Fugitive for Homicide in Cañete Arrested, Alleged Brother of RML Leader

Carabineros (Chilean police) managed to arrest Camilo Astete Catrileo (33), a Mapuche community member who was a fugitive from justice. The individual was supposed to serve a 6-year sentence for …

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Timber SMEs Accuse Government of Pushing Project That Neither Protects Nor Supports Fire Victims

Timber SMEs Accuse Government of Pushing Project That Neither Protects Nor Supports Fire Victims

In the Housing Committee of the Lower House, small and medium-sized timber industry players accused the Government of promoting a wildfire bill that focuses on blaming victims and fails to …

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Government claims 30% of convictions for rural violence in Arauco province issued since 2022

Government claims 30% of convictions for rural violence in Arauco province issued since 2022

From the Association of Forestry Contractors, its manager René Muñoz praised the figures provided by the Government, which he described as progress. The Government highlighted an increase in effective convictions …

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Agroforestry: A Sustainable Option for Chilean Agriculture

Agroforestry: A Sustainable Option for Chilean Agriculture

Agroforestry is a practice that deliberately integrates trees and shrubs into crop and livestock systems. While not a new concept, it has regained prominence in Chile due to the need …

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Arson attack destroys event center in Capitán Pastene

Arson attack destroys event center in Capitán Pastene

An arson attack was reported last night in the town of Capitán Pastene, in the commune of Lumaco, destroying the Nueva Italia Event Center. The incident occurred on the road …

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Forestry Guild: With the conviction of Llaitul's son, judicial effectiveness rose to 0.85%

Forestry Guild: With the conviction of Llaitul's son, judicial effectiveness rose to 0.85%

Contractors stated it is "good news" but recalled that 99% of attacks over the past decade have gone unpunished. The Forestry Contractors' Guild Association celebrated, though with an open critique …

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