Puerto Varas mayor presses Kast government for weather radars after 2025 tornado

The mayor of Puerto Varas is publicly challenging President José Antonio Kast's government to extend weather radar coverage to the Los Lagos region, citing the May 2025 tornado that damaged 375 homes. The debate highlights regional inequality in disaster preparedness, with Santiago prioritized. The outcome is uncertain, but the push signals growing political pressure on the government to address climate adaptation gaps.