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Argentina's Foreign Minister sparks tension with Chile over bioceanic claims

Pablo Quirno Argentina-Chile relations Magellan Strait South Atlantic bicontinental

Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno has sparked diplomatic tension with Chile after describing Argentina as a “bicontinental and bioceanic” nation during a television interview. The comments were made in the context of President Javier Milei’s plan to construct an integrated naval base in Ushuaia to strengthen Argentina's presence in the South Atlantic and its path to Antarctica.

The remarks drew criticism from Chilean lawmakers, who expressed concern regarding sovereignty and the interpretation of historical agreements. The controversy follows a recent meeting in Santiago between Presidents Javier Milei and José Antonio Kast, where both leaders had reaffirmed the validity of the 1881 and 1984 treaties, which recognize Chilean sovereignty over the Strait of Magellan.

In response to the backlash, Quirno used social media to clarify his statements. He emphasized that his description refers to strengthening Argentina's strategic position in the South Atlantic and reiterated the Argentine government's commitment to honoring all existing bilateral treaties and international agreements.

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Argentina · Chile · Javier Milei · José Antonio Kast · Pablo Quirno

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Quirno afirmó que Argentina es “bioceánica” y reactivó la tensión con Chile [diariopampero.com]
Pablo Quirno defendió la estrategia sobre Malvinas: «No fueron la bandera del Mundial, ni Trump» [lapioneradeclorinda.com]
Ejércitos de Argentina y Chile realizaron un entrenamiento conjunto en la montaña neuquina [realidadsm.com]
Como bien lo menciona Rodolfo M Vega, Chile debe estar es estado de alerta. – Chilenska Riksförbundet [chilenskariksforbundet.se]
Estrecho de Magallanes: una soberanía no se debe descuidar [elpensador.io]
Canciller argentino sale a aclarar polémicos dichos sobre el Estrecho de Magallanes y reafirma compromiso con Chile [icndiario.com]
Corredor bioceánico Biobío-Neuquén exige acelerar pasos fronterizos y una aduana unida [www.tvu.cl]
Canciller argentino reaviva polémica con Chile tras afirmar que su país es bioceánico [www.infodefensa.com]
PRESIDENTE KAST Y TENSIÓN POR EL ESTRECHO DE MAGALLANES: “NO ME PARECÍA RAZONABLE DECIRLE A MILEI QUE FIRMARA EN CHILE” [www.radiopolar.com]