Cristóbal Sepúlveda of No + Zonas de Sacrificio was brutally attacked by three individuals in Punta Arenas, suffering skull and maxillary fractures. The incident was recorded, and the Prosecutor's Office is investigating. The organization demands justice, recalling that Sepúlveda had previously been assaulted for his defense of penguins.

The Cetacea Conservation Center and Ecoceanos filed a legal complaint against Sernapesca for denying key information about the death of a humpback whale aboard the Antarctic Endeavour (Pesca Chile S.A.). They accuse the use of Article 64J to protect the company and act as "judge and party." The Council for Transparency will decide in 20 days.

The Kast administration's Ministerial Committee has approved the Errázuriz Group's project to extract brine in the Atacama Salt Flat, a proposal rejected since 2012 by the administrations of Piñera, Bachelet, and Boric. The US$43.2 million initiative aims to produce 200,000 tons of potassium chloride annually.

Rewilding Chile, in collaboration with national and international experts, is exploring over 1,200 kilometers to assess the state of macroalgal forests, determine their carbon capture capacity, and understand associated biodiversity. This unique research initiative is crucial in the context of the climate crisis.

In the Patagonian steppe, 39 choykes have returned to roam free. The program has now released over 230 ñandús, aiming to provide a new chance for this endangered species in Aysén.

This means that if the global population lived as Chileans do, we would require 2.9 Earths to support that lifestyle. "Chile has been overshooting its ecological budget before reaching mid-year for years, which is not just a statistical detail, but a warning sign that should mobilize society as a whole," warned WWF.

The Kast government confronts wetland protection, labeling the defense of ecosystems as “extreme isms,” while Minister Poduje refers to it as “madness,” and the Biobío environmental secretary approves projects in risk zones. Scientists and treaties highlight the characteristics of wetlands, their limited area (less than 2% of the country's surface and only a minimal amount protected), as well as the dangers of interference; fragile and indispensable ecosystems for life.

The Calama Guarantee Court has accepted a criminal lawsuit from the Quechua Community of Cebollar Ascotán regarding environmental damage at the 11th spring of Salar de Ascotán. Investigations are underway into the deaths of endemic fish and the Loa frog following the entry of vehicles on April 4 and 5, 2026.

Scientists are raising concerns over a drastic decline in biodiversity within the fjords of Chilean Patagonia due to the salmon farming industry and climate change. Biologist Vreni Häussermann documents a 75% reduction in dominant species over the past decade, warning that the damage remains "hidden beneath the surface." Moreover, 30% of salmon farming concessions currently operate within national parks.

Is this ignorance or an attempt to mock environmental policies? This isn't the first time Chilean President Kast has shown a lack of understanding of the water cycle: in his 2021 campaign, he claimed that his government would not allow river water to "be lost to the sea."