Chile: Sinkhole keeps Villarrica–Pucón route closed through Fiestas Patrias

The Candelaria-Correntoso alternative route linking Villarrica and Pucón in La Araucanía will remain closed to general traffic until after Fiestas Patrias due to a sinkhole, with access limited to residents. The closure extends a pre-existing disruption into a major holiday travel period, raising local mobility and safety concerns. The timeline for full repair remains unspecified.