NOTICIAS21 covers the 21 communes of the Ñuble Region, from Chillán to the coast and the Andes. Selected stories from our Spanish newsroom, translated into English.
Chile’s Undersecretary for Cultural Heritage, Emilio de la Cerda, visited the restoration works of one of Chillán’s most significant artistic landmarks. The project began in July 2026 and is funded by the Municipality of Chillán.
Chile's Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) and exporting companies are strengthening coordination ahead of the 2026–2027 season, aiming to improve certification processes and consolidate the presence of regional agricultural products in international markets.
The presence of content creators at universities raises questions about the criteria higher education institutions use when selecting guest speakers. Popularity on social media can be a powerful communication tool, but is it enough to represent professional knowledge and experience?
The news, stories, events and issues shaping the present of Ñuble’s 21 municipalities are all on Noticias21. An independent digital news outlet committed to keeping people informed, connecting communities and giving visibility to the people who help build Ñuble.
With a presence in Chile's national cycling federation, the Martín Ruiz de Gamboa Cycling Club contributes to the development of organized cycling in the Ñuble Region and promotes local sports participation.
Founded in 1978, the Chillán-based radio station has become part of the region's broadcasting heritage, with a history shaped by information, community engagement, and its presence during important moments in Chilean history.
The Chillán Society of Commercial Employees (SEC) maintains a space dedicated to chess, where enthusiasts and newcomers can meet every Friday to play, develop strategic skills, and strengthen community life through sport.
Edherwaiss Sepúlveda Contreras and Natalia Flores Suárez, students of Elementary Education at the University of Bío-Bío’s Ñuble campus in Chillán, won first place at the 9th Chilean National ExpoCiencias 2026. Their project combines music, mathematics and technology, earning them the opportunity to participate in an international science fair in Indonesia.
Chilean lawmaker Daniel Valenzuela has asked Codelco to clarify whether more than 2,100 tons of arsenic-containing hazardous waste from the El Teniente mine could be transported to the Fundo Las Cruces landfill in Chillán Viejo. The possibility has raised environmental concerns among local organizations.
The Ñuble International Airport Promotion Corporation was established in Chillán with the goal of securing commercial, charter and tourism flights for the region.
The 2026 Business Week for Family Farming Cooperatives brought together 35 producer organizations and national and international buyers. Wines from the Itata Valley have already achieved exports worth more than CLP $100 million, while honey from Punilla and regional berries are seeking new commercial opportunities.
The complaint warns of an alleged scheme involving accounts with mutual friends, local references and service offers designed to gain the trust of potential victims. Among the allegations is that an individual allegedly posed as a pilot affiliated with the Chillán Aero Club to offer helicopter flights and vehicle assistance.
Riders arriving from Dubai will perform spectacular motorcycle stunts this Friday, November 6, at the town’s main square. The event will combine motorsports, live music and solidarity activities in support of Teletón 2026.
The teacher and cultural manager has been named one of Chile’s 50 Genias of the Year 2026, a national recognition highlighting her contribution to arts education, community participation, and cultural development. From Chillán, her work has reached all 21 municipalities of the Ñuble Region, bringing music and cultural experiences to communities across the territory.
With more than four decades of artistic experience, the painter and teacher from Chillán has dedicated much of his life to creating, teaching, and promoting visual arts. His work has also helped preserve the history of artists who have shaped the region’s cultural identity.
Rapa Nui’s oldest cultural ballet company will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a commemorative tour across mainland Chile, visiting six cities between November 19 and December 4. Chillán will be one of the destinations, bringing the music, dance and ancestral traditions of the Rapa Nui people to the Ñuble Region.
The Sala de Arte Mercado in Chillán and the Galería Arauco in Nuremberg are seeking an artist from the Ñuble Region to exhibit their work in Europe. Applications will remain open until Monday, November 16.
The family of Amanda Leiva Monroy, a 7-year-old girl battling neuroblastoma, has begun a walk from Chillán to Santiago to raise awareness of her situation and request a meeting with the Office of the President. According to her relatives, they have been waiting 13 days for a response to their meeting request, submitted under Chile’s Lobbying Law.
From education and civic participation to the movement for regional autonomy, his career reflects a commitment to the development and future of Ñuble.
Throughout October, women at the Bulnes Women's Correctional Facility took part in educational sessions focused on self-care and prevention. Mammograms and breast ultrasounds were also arranged for inmates requiring additional examinations, in coordination with the public healthcare network.
Through www.unidosporamanda.cl, people can learn about the campaign and make donations directly to Amanda's bank account. Everyone is invited to contribute, regardless of the amount: one thousand Chilean pesos, one euro, one dollar, or any amount can make a meaningful difference.
A call to content creators, artists, athletes, and public figures to support the fundraising campaign for Amanda Leiva Monroy, a 7-year-old girl battling neuroblastoma.
Midwife Rosita Acuña de la Fuente calls for breast cancer prevention and early detection to remain a year-round priority for both women and men, highlighting the importance of regular medical checkups and timely access to healthcare across all 21 municipalities of the Ñuble Region, Chile.
Young people from schools in both communities are taking part in reforestation activities in Altos de Ninhue, helping restore the ecosystems of Ñuble’s dryland interior and protect the region’s biodiversity.
The development of a GPS telemetry application, together with the technical guidance and creation of tools for its control panel, marked one of his earliest professional milestones. The technology has remained operational for years at GPS Control, a company founded in Chillán that also operates in Peru.
With more than 25 years of experience, Osvaldo San Martín Sáez offers a video and audio digitization service, transferring VHS, Betamax, 8mm and other formats, as well as music cassettes. He provides home collection in Chillán and accepts shipments from across the Ñuble Region.
Reem Biopack welcomed a delegation of engineers from Zhejiang Gretrak Technology Co., Ltd. to Ñuble to evaluate sustainable packaging solutions designed to preserve fruit destined for international markets.