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Portillo Buried by More Than Four Meters of Snow as Resort and Border Pass Remain Closed

The resort’s isolation threatens cross‑border travel and leaves rescue and clearing operations stalled because of strong winds, poor visibility and high avalanche risk.

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Argentina’s Glacier Law Overhaul Heads to Packed Public Hearings as Divide Deepens Over Water Safeguards

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Andean Glaciers at Their Smallest in Over 11,000 Years

Andes Mountains

Portillo Buried by More Than Four Meters of Snow as Resort and Border Pass Remain Closed

Argentina’s Glacier Law Overhaul Heads to Packed Public Hearings as Divide Deepens Over Water Safeguards

Border Rush to Chile Eases After Friday Gridlock at Cristo Redentor

Daniel Fernández Strauch, Andes Crash Survivor and Leader, Dies at 79

Study Identifies South America as Origin of Irish Potato Famine Pathogen

Andean Glaciers at Their Smallest in Over 11,000 Years