CLThe mayor of Alto del Carmen, Cristian Olivares, reported the disappearance of a person after an avalanche of snow in the area of Juntas de Valeriano in the Atacama Region, which has been heavily affected by a frontal system. Olivares stated that the municipality has received little assistance from the central government, including a helicopter that could not operate due to adverse weather conditions. He expressed concern over damage to roads, irrigation channels, flooded homes, and other issues caused by heavy snowfall and ongoing precipitation. The mayor requested that Alto del Carmen be declared a disaster zone to access more resources and specialized equipment for search and rescue operations. This request aligns with similar calls from other authorities in the North Central region for the government under President José Antonio Kast to declare a state of catastrophe in Atacama and Coquimbo regions. Preventive road closures have been implemented in certain areas due to imminent river overflow risks.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a local government official requesting a declaration of a disaster zone, which involves political processes and government action. However, the content remains factual, presenting the situation without overtly favoring any political side. It includes direct quotes from the may
