Desbordes celebra postergación de ampliación de Santiago 1 y Orrego pide explicaciones
The mayor of Santiago is confident of winning the lawsuit against the construction work, while Governor Orrego demands that the executive branch explain the suspension.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Hail causes roofs to collapse in Santiago and leaves serious damage at the Municipal Theatre
The municipality was seeking vehicles to evacuate older adults from two care homes whose roofs collapsed after Tuesday's storm in the capital.
Government excludes Santiago Uno expansion from new tender due to litigation
The prison’s new concession will cover only its operation, while a civil court keeps construction of four security units suspended.
Rabat denies abandoning Santiago Uno expansion and blames municipal litigation
An injunction from the 17th Civil Court freezes the security units, while the Justice Ministry will only renew the prison's operating concession.
Desbordes welcomes postponement of Santiago 1 expansion as Orrego calls for explanations
The mayor of Santiago is confident of winning the lawsuit against the construction work, while Governor Orrego demands that the executive branch explain the suspension.
Friday, October 16, 2026
Partial collapse of adobe house in central Santiago draws seven fire companies
Six people got out on their own, and firefighters activated their urban rescue team to check whether any occupants remain under the rubble.
Partial collapse of old house in central Santiago forces evacuation of 12-story building
Firefighters, working with engineers and laser equipment, are monitoring a cracked adobe house on Ejército Street that had been closed off and was occupied illegally.
Partial collapse of historic house in Santiago forces 60 people to evacuate
Mayor Mario Desbordes attributes the roof collapse to Tuesday's hail, and the Housing and Urban Development Service will assess whether the building on Ejército Street should be demolished.
Santiago municipality loses appeal after no lawyer appears for oral arguments
The municipality must pay nearly $16 million to a former Communist employee whose contract for 2025 was revoked by Mario Desbordes's administration.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Court admits Santiago's criminal complaints over damage during October marches
The municipality led by Mario Desbordes is asking the Prosecutor's Office to investigate barricades, attacks on Catholic University students and graffiti on heritage buildings.