Santiago Regional Gov't Invests $450M in Flood Pumps for New Risk Zones

The Metropolitan Regional Government of Santiago, led by Claudio Orrego, announced a $450 million investment in motobombas (mobile pumps) to bolster flood response capacity, citing new emergencies in areas with no prior flood history. This marks a proactive adaptation to climate change, shifting from reactive to anticipatory infrastructure spending. The investment signals growing fiscal commitment to climate resilience in a major urban center.