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Chile: Smog Engulfs Santiago, Prompting Emergency Declaration

HeadlineJun 23, 2015

In Santiago, Chile, authorities declared an environmental emergency for the first time in 16 years as a blanket of smog engulfed the city. After shuttering hundreds of businesses and forcing 1.7 million vehicles off the streets, officials ended the emergency order but kept some restrictions in place. The order has raised concerns about the health of soccer players taking part in the Copa America tournament in Santiago.

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