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Construction of the Rucalhue Dam, a 90 MW hydroelectric project on Chile's Biobío River, has begun despite significant opposition from local Indigenous communities and concerns over environmental impacts. Classified as a project of 'national interest' by Chile's forestry agency, the dam is the fifth on the Biobío and is set for completion by the end of the decade. Meanwhile, efforts to protect river ecosystems are gaining momentum, with initiatives like reservas de caudal advocating for the preservation of local waterways.