Chile closes ranks on Strait of Magellan sovereignty a week after Argentine admiral's remarks
News from Latin America and Mercosur [Unofficial]
April 22, 2026
A week after remarks by Argentine Rear Admiral Hernán Montero on the eastern mouth of the Strait of Magellan went viral, the Chilean government has consolidated a unified stance in defense of its sovereignty, while internal debate has shifted toward the executive's handling of the communications response.
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