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Violent Assault on Forest Ranger in Los Lagos: Tied Up and Threatened

Violent Assault on Forest Ranger in Los Lagos: Tied Up and Threatened

In the darkness of early Sunday morning, a forest property caretaker in the commune of Los Lagos experienced moments of terror when he was assaulted by three hooded individuals. The …

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Biobío Requests "Technical Burns" to Prevent Forest Fires

Biobío Requests "Technical Burns" to Prevent Forest Fires

In the Biobío Region, concern over the upcoming forest fire season has led authorities and trade associations to request President Gabriel Boric to authorize controlled burns, known as "technical burns."This …

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Illegal Logging Operation Dismantled in Corral: One Arrested

Illegal Logging Operation Dismantled in Corral: One Arrested

In a successful operation, detectives from the Wood Theft Investigation Team, part of the Criminal Investigation Brigade (Bicrim) of Valdivia, arrested a 57-year-old man for carrying out an illegal logging …

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Aerial Firefighting Reinforcement: 10 Aircraft Ready for Action in Valparaíso

Aerial Firefighting Reinforcement: 10 Aircraft Ready for Action in Valparaíso

The 2025-2026 season is anticipated to be challenging for the region in terms of wildfires, with forecasts predicting warmer and drier conditions than usual. In response, the regional presidential delegate …

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Carabineros Arrest 3 Subjects and Seize Truck with Wood and Pickup Truck

Carabineros Arrest 3 Subjects and Seize Truck with Wood and Pickup Truck

In a joint effort between territorial and specialized personnel from the Second Public Order Control Precinct (COP) of Pailahueque and the Sixth Precinct of Ercilla, they achieved the arrest of …

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Chilean Forestry Trade Closes 2024 with Increase in Exports and Recovery in Imports

Chilean Forestry Trade Closes 2024 with Increase in Exports and Recovery in Imports

The forestry sector contributed US$7.977 billion to the country's trade exchange, highlighting a 14.7% increase in exports and a 6.4% recovery in imports.According to information provided by the Undersecretariat of …

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