Chile and Argentina agree to discuss ongoing continental shelf differences south of Cape Horn

Monday, August 30th 2021 - 09:38 UTC

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Chile and Argentina have resurfaced an ongoing dispute over the extent of the continental shelf in the extreme south of the South American continent, but hopefully, both sides have agreed to sit and discuss the issue bilaterally, peacefully and abstaining from any statement and/or action that can hamper the process of a harmonious dialogue. Read full article

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Falklands-Free
When has Argentina ever adhered to an agreement. They are once again trying to land grab and confirms my prediction that Argentina would attempt to stop Chile exercising their rights. It will then spill over to a political change in the Argentine government in the upcoming mid term elections.
They are very good at flexing their muscles and terminating agreements unless it suits them.
An area to watch maybe.
Aug 30th, 2021 - 10:27 am - Link - Report abuse +3
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FortHay
So, what, are they going to start blowing up guanacos again, when they stray into the minefields? The last time, the pope mediated. This one might be considered partial.
Aug 30th, 2021 - 10:45 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Pugol-H
To be fair, difficult with Argentina I know, but the CLCS has signed off on Argentina’s claim there. One of only two areas where they did, the rest of the claim conflicted with already established British claims.

Which must have hurt.

https://en.mercopress.com/2016/06/03/delimitation-of-the-argentine-continental-shelf
Aug 30th, 2021 - 11:57 am - Link - Report abuse +3
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Livingthedream
I don't think Argentina has a military capable of defending her territory. Obviously no Air Force. So, Chile is taking advantage to do as she pleases
Sep 02nd, 2021 - 11:38 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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