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Santiago Transit Bill Adjusts Commuter Fares Starting 2027

Santiago commuters on Transantiago routes will see fare adjustments from 2027 as the bill applies a new per-capita allocation that differs from the formula used in Valparaíso and Concepción.

By Santiago Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 1 min read

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Santiago Mayor Adopts Wildfire Risk Management Plan, Tightening Building Codes in High-Hazard Zones

New regulations will require property owners in Santiago's outlying districts to upgrade fire-resistant materials and clear vegetation within 30 metres of structures, affecting thousands of homeowners.

By Santiago Policy Desk · July 10, 2026 · 2 min read

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Four Bills Could Reshape Santiago Housing, Transit, and Living Costs

From housing density rules to public transit funding, bills moving through the Congreso Nacional this month carry direct consequences for what Santiago residents pay, where they live, and how they get around.

By Santiago Policy Desk · July 7, 2026 · 4 min read

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