Álvaro Jalaff, former National Petroleum Commission (CNE) executive secretary, received a five-year sentence of supervised release related to past legal issues. Simultaneously, the Chilean government has committed to including funding for the reconstruction of the Atacama region in the 2027 national budget, addressing ongoing recovery efforts. A significant financial boost accompanies this commitment, as revenue collected from the new mining royalty law (CAE) is projected to exceed US$100 million in 2026. This revenue stream is intended for regional development and will contribute to the Atacama reconstruction. The government views the royalty funds as critical for addressing socio-economic disparities and infrastructure needs in affected areas. These developments signify a complex interplay between legal resolutions, regional recovery initiatives, and economic policy implementation in Chile. Further details were originally published by CIPER Chile.