Defense Manufacturing: Snowbird Technologies will showcase its containerized “SAMM Tech” additive + CNC manufacturing system at RIMPAC 2026, plugging into the Naval Postgraduate School’s CAMRE network to produce readiness parts faster. Tariffs Debate: A fresh push argues Trump should drop tariffs because they’re feeding directly into higher prices for Americans. Renewables Momentum: Ember reports wind and solar generation rose 13% year-on-year in April, overtaking gas globally—Chile is among the countries posting gains. Women’s Early-Stage Funding: Aurora Ventures launches with inDrive backing, aiming to close the funding gap for women founders across emerging markets, after Aurora Tech Award momentum in Santiago. Chile Tech/Health: Truecaller expands into eSIM services, including Chile, as it diversifies beyond ads. Local Tech in Action: Beecher’s water board approved ASTERRA’s satellite leak-detection service—Mars-style sensing to find underground leaks and cut water loss. Chile Mining: Rio Tinto and Codelco move forward on the Maricunga lithium project, signaling renewed lithium investment in Chile’s “Lithium Triangle.” Data Centers & Power: A new focus on physical risk (water, climate volatility, resilience) keeps circling back as AI demand drives more infrastructure pressure.