From Name: From Email: To Name: To Email: Optional Message: Chile floods leave 17 dead, 20 missing and communities pleading for help from The Guardian Chile's government said that 17 people have been killed and 20 are still missing after torrential rains caused flooding in a northern desert region. The heavy rains last week swelled rivers and led to flash-flooding that also caused power outages and blocked roads. President Michelle Bachelet's spokesman announced that the government will provide nearly $10m to the flood-hit areas. more 7701 Las Colinas Blvd., Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063