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Special Fire Prosecutor Dismisses Idea That Real Estate Companies Are Behind Valparaíso Fires

Special Fire Prosecutor Dismisses Idea That Real Estate Companies Are Behind Valparaíso Fires

"The major fires we had to investigate occurred in areas where construction will never be possible," explained Osvaldo Ossandón, who elaborated on the arrest of the seven suspects.Special fire prosecutor …

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Burning of grasslands banned in O'Higgins and other regions to prevent forest fires

Burning of grasslands banned in O'Higgins and other regions to prevent forest fires

As of December 1, all types of controlled or uncontrolled agricultural or forestry grassland burning have been prohibited. The regulation will remain in effect until March 31, 2025, as announced …

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Ruling by IACHR Against the State for Trial of Mapuche Community Members Sparks Debate Over Effects

Ruling by IACHR Against the State for Trial of Mapuche Community Members Sparks Debate Over Effects

In its resolution, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that fundamental guarantees of the convicted individuals were violated.A debate centered on the potential effects in other cases involving land …

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The Twisted WhatsApp Messages of Conaf Brigade Members Accused of Causing Fires in Viña del Mar

The Twisted WhatsApp Messages of Conaf Brigade Members Accused of Causing Fires in Viña del Mar

Prosecutors formally charged four members of the organization. "Get something good out of it, man," one of them scolded a colleague for not starting a large fire.- I'm bored. The …

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Conaf Official Arrested for Mega-Fires in Valparaíso Reportedly Scored "30 out of 30" on Psychological Test, According to Institution's Director

Conaf Official Arrested for Mega-Fires in Valparaíso Reportedly Scored "30 out of 30" on Psychological Test, According to Institution's Director

Baldini stated that this situation "is very shocking for us. We are truly affected. They knew the harm they were causing, not only to the environment but also to their …

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One and a half million deaths per year are linked to pollution from wildfires

One and a half million deaths per year are linked to pollution from wildfires

Most of them occur in low- or middle-income countries.Diseases causing the death of 1.5 million people worldwide are associated with pollution from landscape fires (forests, agricultural lands, peri-urban areas, among …

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