Overview

• Santiago faces its coldest May since 1950 with temperatures dropping to 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
• A mass of polar air has moved across South America, affecting Chile, Argentina, and Paraguay.
• Authorities have issued weather alerts and increased support for homeless populations.
• The cold front has led to power outages and disruptions in energy supplies.
• Experts link the extreme weather to climate change and the El Niño phenomenon.