Chile

Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 - 17:48 UTC
Chilean Defense Committee meets in Punta Arenas to address pretensions over Magellan sovereignty

Chilean Vice-president Claudio Alvarado praised the Defense Committee from the House of Deputies which is planning to hold a formal meeting next Friday at the Austral Naval Command in Punta Arenas, to address the Defense budget, Armed Forces capability and austral sovereignty particularly the Magellan Strait.
Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 - 13:58 UTC
Chilean Senate reaffirms Magellan Strait sovereignty and support for Punta Arenas to trade with the world

A delegation from the Chilean Senate was in Punta Arenas to subscribe a declaration reaffirming Chilean exclusive sovereignty over the Magellan Strait and committing extra funds for its maintenance and reinforcement of strategic capacities when discussing the 2027 national budget. Likewise they supported the right of the people from the Magallanes Region to freely trade with whoever they decide in the world.
Monday, September 21st 2026 - 04:36 UTC
Bachelet withdraws her UN bid after the third Security Council straw poll

Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet announced on Saturday that she is withdrawing her candidacy for United Nations Secretary-General, a day after the third informal Security Council consultation, in which she lost ground compared with earlier rounds.
Saturday, September 19th 2026 - 09:22 UTC
Falklands: official reception to celebrate Chile's Independence Day

As is traditional in the Falklands, the Governor and the elected Legislative Assembly extended their congratulations and celebrated with great enthusiasm Chile's Fiestas Patrias, and in particular September 18, Independence Day.
Friday, September 11th 2026 - 09:06 UTC
Chilean deputy likens British sovereignty in the Falklands to Chile's in Magellan

A Chilean lawmaker compared British sovereignty over the Falklands with Chile's over the Strait of Magellan during a parliamentary session, a position that runs counter to the official line of Santiago's government, which backs Argentina's claim to the archipelago.
Thursday, September 10th 2026 - 08:25 UTC
Argentina claims Chile is committed to no logistic support for Falklands’ oil industry

The Argentine government has insisted, following the recent presidential Summit between Javie Milei and Chilean leaded Jose Antonio Kast, that their Andean neighbor will continue to strongly support Argentina’s claim over the Falkland Islands and will render no logistic support related to any hydrocarbons extraction in the Islands”.
Friday, September 4th 2026 - 23:30 UTC
Bachelet concedes difficulty of her UN bid: “I know I'm not going to be secretary-general”

Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet acknowledged on Thursday the difficulties facing her candidacy for United Nations secretary-general. Asked at a public event in Santiago why she wants to lead the organization, she replied in a light tone: “That's what I ask myself. Perhaps because I know I'm not going to be secretary-general.”
Friday, September 4th 2026 - 08:01 UTC
Chile backs Falklands claim as Argentina recognizes its sovereignty over Magellan Strait

Chilean President José Antonio Kast on Thursday reiterated his government's backing for Argentina's sovereignty rights over the Falklands, South Georgia, the South Sandwich Islands and the surrounding maritime areas, following a bilateral meeting in Santiago with his Argentine counterpart, Javier Milei. At the same meeting, Milei recognized Chilean sovereignty over the whole of the Strait of Magellan.
Friday, September 4th 2026 - 05:00 UTC
Chile Begins Blocking Online Betting Sites as Latin America Tightens Gambling Oversight

Chile has ordered major internet service providers to block 42 online betting and gambling websites, marking a significant enforcement step following last year's Supreme Court ruling on unauthorized online gambling.
Tuesday, September 1st 2026 - 17:24 UTC
Falklands/Chile second shipping link, decisive support from Punta Arenas

To support a second shipping link between the Falkland Islands and Chile, the Municipality of Punta Arenas is hosting a “Business Showroom” on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th September 2026.