Water Crisis in Coquimbo: Can Pisco Survive in an Increasingly Dry Region?

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In an important session of the Chamber of Deputies, the amendment to the Water Code was approved by a large majority, which will make it possible to simplify the requirements for the construction of agricultural trams. The deputy for the Coquimbo Region, Victor Pino, voted in favour of this initiative, highlighting its relevance to face the serious [...]

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The Coquimbo Region is facing one of the longest and most severe droughts in Chile. With reservoirs nearly empty, the future of key crops like pisco grapes is uncertain, and there is an urgent need to improve the use of available water. In Chile, pisco is the favorite spirit: more than 2 liters per person are consumed each year. The water crisis in the Coquimbo Region is nothing new, but it is becoming more alarming each year. The massive drough…