Glacier Retreat in Chile: NASA’s latest Earth Observatory photo shows Tyndall Glacier in southern Chile rapidly retreating, with a new lake (Lago Geikie) forming as ice calving accelerates—another stark climate signal for Patagonia. Antarctic Heat Record: Antarctic winter temperatures reportedly hit a new high above 15°C, with Chilean researchers describing melting and major landscape color changes, raising alarms about how fast climate breakdown is moving. Chile Salmon Sting: Chilean police and prosecutors carried out a sting across Los Lagos and Los Ríos, arresting 54 people and seizing 12 tons of illegally obtained salmon, including a former Sernapesca official—an enforcement push against wildlife and fisheries crime. Kelp Forest Monitoring: Researchers in Las Cruces gathered to strengthen a regional network to map and monitor kelp forests, aiming for comparable data across Latin America as warming and pollution threaten these biodiversity hotspots. Ocean Governance Watch: A commentary flags credibility concerns around China’s bid to host the secretariat of the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ), arguing it clashes with past UNCLOS disputes. Boundary Waters Mining Alarm: Supporters in Minnesota warn that a U.S. policy shift could reopen mining near protected wilderness, with claims that a Chilean-linked company could seek approval for a sulfide-ore mine near key freshwater systems. Lithium Policy in Peru: Peru issued a decree naming lithium and uranium “critical and strategic,” signaling faster development and a push to build a domestic rare-minerals supply chain. Chile Citrus Trade: Chilean citrus exports are benefiting from lower-than-usual U.S. supply, supporting prices for mandarins, oranges, and lemons despite competitive pressures. Salmon Farming Pressure: Blumar reported Q1 profit down 44% as salmon-farming results weakened, including algal bloom impacts in Chile’s Aysén region.