Chile: Kast Declares Catastrophe in Coquimbo and Huasco Amid Storm.

La Serena, Chile - July 20, 2026 A frontal storm system dropped a month's worth of rainfall on northern Chile, prompting President José Antonio Kast to declare a State of Emergency and Catastrophe for the Coquimbo region and Huasco province on Monday. The storm has left at least five dead, and more than 99,000 people isolated nationwide, Senapred reported Monday, July 20. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “David Eric Walker via Spectee”. [NOTE: 2 clips] Video Location: Valle del Elqui, La Serena, Coquimbo, Chile Video Recording Date/Time: July 20, 2026 at about 10:00h