Fury in the Storm: Chile's Emergency Declaration Raises Questions of Preparedness The torrential rains that have devastated parts of Chile caught many off guard, but the country's handling of the crisis has sparked a different kind of storm – one of debate and scrutiny.
At least 13 people have lost their lives, with seven more missing, and thousands displaced or left without electricity.
President Jose Antonio Kast's decision to declare a state of emergency in affected areas is a necessary measure, given the scale of the disaster.