The ruling highlights that the Ministry of Environment failed to adequately consider minimum sustainability criteria in the delimitation of the urban wetland, identifying shortcomings in safeguarding the ecological characteristics and functioning of the wetland, as well as maintaining its hydrological regime.

Sernapesca is monitoring the mortality of 283 tons of salmon in Quinchao due to low oxygen levels. Invermar has activated a biomass removal plan. Environmental organizations warn of an ecological disaster and hold the salmon farming industry accountable, demanding an end to expansion and the protection of designated areas.

The Council of Ministers has declared the Humboldt Penguin a Natural Monument, prohibiting its capture and mistreatment throughout Chile. This measure, which garnered a record 9,000 public observations, aims to protect this endemic species recently reclassified as "Endangered," with a population decline exceeding 80% in recent decades.

The Latin American magazine Somos el Cambio published a highlighted interview discussing Oceanósfera's initiatives in marine environmental education, showcasing national impact figures and warnings about the marine ecosystem crisis. The publication emphasizes its commitment to shaping new generations of devoted stewards.

This breeding season marks the most successful year in recent times for the ecosystem surrounding the Maipo River Wetland and the Ojos de Mar lagoons, thanks to ongoing conservation programs and the dedicated work of organizations committed to preserving this ecosystem along both riverbanks.

On February 13, 2026, Chile marks a significant environmental milestone with the full implementation of the final phase of the Single-Use Plastics Law, which prohibits food establishments from using single-use plastic items.

The international environmental organization Oceana has launched this audio series, which through three episodes, emotionally and realistically explores what could happen in the Humboldt Archipelago if the controversial mining and port project Dominga moves forward. The initiative features renowned Chilean actors Octavia Bernasconi and Andrew Bargsted.

A wave of 23 complaints regarding foul odors has led the Superintendence of the Environment (SMA) to formally charge EWOS Chile Alimentos Ltda. for environmental violations impacting the community of Coronel in the Biobío region.

Ercilia Araya Altamirano, president of the Indigenous Community Pai Ote, formally lodged a complaint with the United Nations, alleging that the Chilean government, under Environment Minister Maisa Rojas, closed the Indigenous consultation for the Maricunga National Park in a rushed and flawed manner, excluding local communities from participation.

The lagoons and salt flats of northern Chile are not just desert mirrors; they represent fragile ecosystems of immense ecological, cultural, and hydrological value, notably the Soncor Hydrological System, a Ramsar Site since 1996.