Tragic Safety Alert (Viña del Mar): An off-duty Chilean Navy officer crashed a private car into an open-air market in Viña del Mar, killing at least six people (local reports) and injuring others, including two babies, according to the Navy and Gustavo Fricke Hospital. Security footage shows the vehicle speeding before mounting the sidewalk and hitting vendor tents; the driver reportedly says he has no memory, and authorities are still determining the cause. Tourism & Travel Planning (Antarctica): Atlas Ocean Voyages is adding more “Fly the Drake” Antarctica departures for 2027–28, including options that cut down Drake Passage time by flying between Punta Arenas and King George Island, with private charter flights and guided landings. Cultural Travel (Valparaíso): Teatro Mauri in Valparaíso has reopened after restoration, reviving a 1951 modernist landmark on Cerro Bellavista near Pablo Neruda’s La Sebastiana. Winter Travel Watch (Chile): Chile’s ski resorts around Santiago are suspending use of up to 90% of slopes due to a severe snow shortage tied to drought and climate trends, raising concerns for the season ahead. Indigenous Tourism & Events (Temuco): Temuco will host the NAISA 2026 international academic conference on Indigenous peoples at the Catholic University of Temuco.