Chile

After releasing one of its four cluster munition-contaminated areas through manual clearance in 2023, Chile reduced 8.1km² at the Delta-Zapiga site through technical survey (TS) in 2024. As at the end of 2024, 21.25km² of confirmed hazardous area (CHA) remained across three military training ranges located in two regions of the north of Chile. Survey is now complete and only clearance is now required. Given the slow pace of implementation and the lack of national funding, Chile has submitted a request for a fourth extension to its Article 4 deadline. In this request, Chile has officially sought international financial assistance to acquire clearance equipment and complete its obligations by 1 December 2028. The request was due to be considered at the Thirteenth Meeting of States Parties in September 2025.

• Chile should secure the necessary financial resources to acquire the protection and detection equipment required to clear its three remaining cluster munition-contaminated areas.

• Chile should ensure that it fulfils its Article 4 obligations within its fourth deadline extension period.

Click here to download the full "Clearing Cluster Munition Remnants 2025" report for Chile.