Chile closes ranks on Strait of Magellan sovereignty a week after Argentine admiral's remarks

Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 - 10:57 UTC

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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. Read full article

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FortHay
The argies should be careful. Almost the entire truck traffic to the Eastern (Argentine) part of Tierra del Fuego comes across the Chilean ferry service at Punta Delgada.
Apr 22nd, 2026 - 06:12 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Pugol-H
Well, no doubt Argy Cit will argue that the 1881 Boundary Treaty and the 1984 Treaty of Peace and Friendship, do not mean what they say, or even say what they are supposed to.

Never mind the practicalities or realities of the situation.

Probably argue for charging a toll for safe passage.

And don’t forget the dispute over the continental shelf and Antarctic claims.

Seems the British are not the only neighbours of Argentina that have disputes with them.
Apr 22nd, 2026 - 11:20 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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