The Chilean land reform was a process of land ownership restructuring that occurred from 1962 to 1973 in different phases. For much of the 20th century agriculture was one of the most backward sectors
View of a Chilean vineyard. During the 19th century the wine industry was the most developed part of Chilean agriculture. Ownership of vineyards was heavily concentrated.
President Jorge Alessandri with President John F. Kennedy in 1962. The administration of both presidents supported the land reform.
Through its history, Chile was regularly affected by droughts. In the more arid parts of Chile droughts are produced when there are low amounts of snow accumulation in the Andes. Chilean coastal drain
San Carlos Canal in picture begun to be built in 1772 in response to years of drought.
El Yeso reservoir at 40% capacity in March 2020