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Puerto Montt, Chile Founded in 1853 and named after Manuel Montt (1809–80), President of Chile (1851–61).

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Puerto Montt

Puerto Montt , city (1992 pop. 130,730), capital of Los Lagos region, S central Chile, a port on Ancud Gulf, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean. It is the southern terminus of Chile's mainland railroads and the starting point for navigation through the inland waterways and among the islands to the south. The scenery—forested hills, lakes, narrow fjords, and peaks—helps make Puerto Montt a popular resort. Founded in 1853 and named for Chilean president Manuel Montt , the city was settled largely by Germans. Agriculture and fishing are important, and there are minor industries. The city has endured several earthquakes.

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	Chilean State Railways (EFE) is to award 15-year contracts to maintain signalling, track, and communications on four sections of the 1578km north-south line between Santiago and Puerto Montt.(Chile) Magazine article from: International Railway Journal; 2/1/2004
	Tragedia en Puerto Montt.(CARTAS AL DIRECTOR)(Carta al editor) Magazine article from: Mensaje; 1/1/2008
	Vibrio parahaemolyticus diarrhea, Chile, 1998 and 2004.(Dispatches)(disease progression) Magazine article from: Emerging Infectious Diseases; 1/1/2005

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	Chilean State Railways (EFE) is to award 15-year contracts to maintain signalling, track, and communications on four sections of the 1578km north-south line between Santiago and Puerto Montt.(Chile) Magazine article from: International Railway Journal; 2/1/2004; 52 words ; ...maintain signalling, track, and communications on four sections of the 1578km north-south line between Santiago and Puerto Montt. The contracts will be worth a total of $US 153 million. In addition, EFE plans to award electrification-related contracts... Read more
	Tragedia en Puerto Montt.(CARTAS AL DIRECTOR)(Carta al editor) Magazine article from: Mensaje; 1/1/2008; ; 123 words ; ...muerte en un incendio de 10 jóvenes, casi unos niños, recluidos en un centro de privación de libertad en Puerto Montt. Me impresionaron muy positivamente las declaraciones del padre Nicolás Vial, quien cuestionó la legitimidad... Read more
	Vibrio parahaemolyticus diarrhea, Chile, 1998 and 2004.(Dispatches)(disease progression) Magazine article from: Emerging Infectious Diseases; 1/1/2005; ; 700+ words ; ...outbreaks in Chile in the cities of Puerto Montt in 2004 and Antofagasta in 1998 indicated that 23 of 24 isolates from Puerto Montt and 19 of 20 from Antofagasta belonged...January to March 2004, mainly in Puerto Montt (41[degrees]29'S 72[degrees]24... Read more
	Epidemiology of Vibrio parahaemolyticus outbreaks, Southern Chile.(RESEARCH)(Report) Magazine article from: Emerging Infectious Diseases; 2/1/2009; ; 700+ words ; ...caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus in Puerto Montt, Chile, began in 2004 and reached...were reported farther south in Puerto Montt (41[degrees]29'S, 72[degrees]24...population found in shellfish in Puerto Montt (2). In an effort to understand... Read more
	The Woods Aren't Deep.(environmentalists and others are concerned for fate of Chilean forests)(Brief Article) Magazine article from: Latin Trade; 4/1/2000; ; 700+ words ; ...Oyarzo was ready to return home to Puerto Montt, his hometown. The Pacific port...000 international tourists use Puerto Montt as the starting point for all sorts...of Patagonia Salmon Farming in Puerto Montt. The runoff also contributes to... Read more
	Chile's salmon stakes. Magazine article from: E; 9/1/2002; ; 490 words ; The provincial outpost of Puerto Montt is home to one of Latin America's fastest-growing industries: farmed salmon. If everything goes as scheduled, over the next five... Read more
	Escepticismo frente a ley.(CARTAS AL DIRECTOR)(Carta al editor) Magazine article from: Mensaje; 12/1/2007; ; 253 words ; Sr. Director: La tragedia ocurrida en el centro del Servicio Nacional de Menores en Puerto Montt, cuyo incendio cobró la vida de 10 jóvenes internos, ha llevado a muchos a plantear la urgencia de contar efectivamente... Read more
	Chilean State Railways (EFE) is seeking bidders to operate a luxury passenger service.(Chile) Magazine article from: International Railway Journal; 5/1/2009; 19 words ; Chilean State Railways (EFE) is seeking bidders to operate a luxury passenger service between Valparaiso and Puerto Montt. Read more
	Emporchi. (Chile). Magazine article from: Latin Trade; 5/1/2002; ; 19 words ; EMPORCHI, the state port company, abandoned plans for a US$6 million ferry terminal at the southern port of Puerto Montt. Read more
	Cabalgatas en el sur de los Andes. (información sobre excursiones en Chile y Argentina)(TT: Rides on the Southern Andes) (TA: information about excursions in Chile and Argentina) Magazine article from: Américas (Spanish Edition); 11/1/1997; ; 587 words ; ...territorios para recorrer a caballo ahora pueden cruzar los Andes patagónicos. Campo Aventura, en Cochamó, cerca de Puerto Montt en el sur de Chile, ofrece una serie de excursiones a caballo, entre ellos un viaje de ida y vuelta de dos semanas a... Read more