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Mudslide at Codelco’s El Teniente Mine Leaves 3 Rescued

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 2:57 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Codelco Mudslide Rescue

Summary

Kast Declares Emergency

President José Antonio Kast declared a state of emergency in Las Condes.
Interior Minister Claudio Alvarado designated the district a disaster zone, enabling extraordinary measures.
The disaster damaged 2,015 homes, with 55 severely damaged and uninhabitable.
A vaccination point opened at Claro Arena stadium for debris-clearing volunteers.
Over 1,000 residents, including a one-year-old with broken bones, were rescued or evacuated.

History

Historical Context

Chile’s exposure to extreme rain began with the March 2015 storm that flooded Antofagasta, Atacama and Coquimbo, killing 22 and displacing over 27,000 people. President Michelle Bachelet declared a constitutional emergency and sent the armed forces. Recent mudslides at Codelco’s El Teniente mine and Santiago’s Las Condes have led President José Antonio Kast and Interior Minister Claudio Alvarado to declare local emergencies, highlighting persistent drainage challenges.

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Codelco Mudslide Rescue

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