en.Wedoany.com Reported - Atacama Regional Governor Miguel Vargas Correa presided over the 2026 Public Report, summarizing the management work in 2025 and presenting an investment overview. The report shows that 50% of the regional budget was allocated to public works projects, and key initiatives for regional development were announced.
Key projects implemented in 2025 include the Diego de Almagro Hospital, the Vallenar Cemetery, road infrastructure maintenance in Copiapó and Vallenar, and over 50 billion pesos in housing project investments distributed across all municipalities in the region.
In terms of production promotion and economic transformation, the regional government promoted support plans for small-scale family agriculture, pastoralism, and artisanal fishing, and announced a special plan for small-scale mining in Atacama. Additionally, over 4.6 billion pesos were allocated for tourism promotion, aiming to position the region as a key tourist destination.
Health infrastructure and public health are investment priorities. In 2025, the regional government executed over 150 billion pesos in investments under the Programming Agreement (Convenio de Programación) and approved a new agreement totaling 490 billion pesos for the next decade. This plan covers large hospital projects, medical equipment procurement, new CESFAM (Family Health Centers), rural health stations, and strengthening emergency services. Notable projects include the funding for CESFAM Bernardo Mellibosky and the groundbreaking of the Medical School at the University of Atacama (Universidad de Atacama), which involves an investment of over 35 billion pesos in higher medical education.
In social investment and territorial governance, the regional government implemented over 2 billion pesos in initiatives in 2025 targeting social organizations focused on security, culture, sports, and environmental protection. The Governor emphasized that coordination with municipalities on public safety, logistical support, and improving basic services is a strategic axis for decentralization and development. The regional government is also advancing the Regional Development Strategy to 2034 (Estrategia Regional de Desarrollo al 2034), territorial governance, and climate change policies, while strengthening the investment portfolio through the preliminary regional budget.
Regional Council member Fernando Giglino praised the report, stating that it showcases the work of the Regional Council and the Governor's contributions to the community. Diego de Almagro Mayor Mario Araya described the event as an excellent public report, acknowledging the execution of investments and emphasizing the commitment to completing landmark projects. In his speech, Vargas Correa stated that extensive work is underway and that they are collaborating with the community with enthusiasm to reach necessary consensus and continue advancing regional development. He reaffirmed the Atacama Regional Government's commitment to comprehensive and sustainable development of the region.
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