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ACADES ANNUAL CONFERENCE

As part of the Annual Conference of ACADES (Chilean Association for Desalination and Reuse A.G.), the study “Efficiency, Feasibility, and Design of an Integrated Water Supply System in Northern Chile” was presented. The study was jointly prepared by ACADES, the IFC (International Finance Corporation) – World Bank Group, and the Government of Japan.

Our parner Franctisco López was part of the consulting team that prepared the report, and associate Eduardo Silva also participated.

A significant contribution to the debate on desalination, water security, and sustainable development in northern Chile.

Pensions Alert: Superintendence of Pensions Approves Procedure for the Formation of New Pension Fund Administrators (AFPs)

On June 15, 2026, the Superintendence of Pensions issued Exempt Resolution No. 842, approving the official procedure governing the formation of new Pension Fund Administrators (Administradoras de Fondos de Pensiones

Adjustment to the Monthly Minimum Wage

On June 22, 2026, Law No. 21,830 was published in the Official Gazette, increasing the Monthly Minimum Wage (Ingreso Mínimo Mensual) and amending related legislation.

Cybersecurity Alert: ANCI Publishes Executive Summary of the Second Public Consultation in the Designation Process for Operators of Vital Importance

On June 24, 2026, the National Cybersecurity Agency (ANCI) published the Executive Summary of the public consultation conducted during the second stage of the first designation process for Operators of Vital Importance

Comptroller General Approves Supreme Decree No. 1 Amending the PMGD Regulations (Supreme Decree No. 88)

On June 10, 2026, the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic completed its toma de razón (mandatory legality review), subject to comments, of Supreme Decree No. 1 issued by the Ministry of Energy. The decree introduces significant amendments

CNE Approves Preliminary Terms and Conditions for the 2026/01 Electricity Supply Auction

On June 9, 2026, the National Energy Commission (CNE) approved the Preliminary Terms and Conditions for Supply Auction 2026/01, a regular long-term auction conducted pursuant to Article 131 of the General Electricity Services Law (LGSE).

COLLECTION, RECOVERY TARGETS AND OTHER RELATED OBLIGATIONS FOR BATTERIES AND ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

On May 7, 2026, Supreme Decree No. 22, dated July 17, 2025, issued by the Ministry of the Environment, was published in the Official Gazette, establishing collection and recovery targets and