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Chile's Trade Reaches Record Levels in Early 2026: Lithium Exports Nearly Triple
5+ hour, 43+ min ago (843+ words) Chile's foreign trade soared to US$ 69. 963 billion in the first four months of 2026, reflecting an 8. 2% increase from the same period in 2025 and marking the highest level of activity recorded for this timeframe. Original article: Intercambio comercial de Chile alcanz" niveles…...
Indigenous Communities in Northern Chile Advocate for Environmental Justice Amid Lithium Mining Expansion
2+ mon, 9+ hour ago (1172+ words) The OHCHR highlighted a publication "Resisting in the Age of Lithium," showcasing the voices of members of the Colla, Aymara, and Quechua peoples from northern Chile. Communities warn about the impact of mining on their territories, water, and worldview as…...
Lithium Extraction Projects in Chile and Their Impact on Ramsar Sites
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (564+ words) 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. Original article: Proyectos extractivos de litio en…...