Salmon

Huge power outage creates unstable situation for Chile's salmon farmers

A state of emergency has been declared in the world's second largest salmon farming nation.

Large parts of Chile were hit by a power outage last night. Here we see the country's National Assembly, which is headquartered in Valparaíso, which is the port city for the capital Santiago.
Large parts of Chile were hit by a power outage last night. Here we see the country's National Assembly, which is headquartered in Valparaíso, which is the port city for the capital Santiago.Photo: Flickr/ Horacio Lyon
Published 26 February 2025, 10:05Updated 26 February 2025, 10:05
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