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Chile and Bolivia sign historic agreements to normalize relations
Chilean President José Antonio Kast and Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz met in La Paz to initiate a new era of bilateral cooperation, marking the first official state visit by a Chilean president to Bolivia in 71 years. The leaders signed several instruments aimed at strengthening economic, energetic, and technological ties despite long-standing historical disputes regarding Bolivia's access to the Pacific Ocean.
Key agreements include the modernization of the Economic Complementarity Agreement No. 22 (ACE-22) to boost trade and investment. The nations also committed to developing a transoceanic fiber optic corridor to connect the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, advancing electrical interconnection, and cooperating in the mining sector. Additionally, they discussed the reversal of the Sica Sica-Arica pipeline to improve fuel supplies for Bolivia.
On security, both governments pledged to coordinate efforts against transnational crime, including drug trafficking, human trafficking, and smuggling. President Paz specifically committed to not regularizing vehicles stolen in Chile that enter Bolivia irregularly. To maintain momentum, Kast invited Paz to conduct a state visit to Chile in 2027, and both leaders tasked a political consultation mechanism with exploring the full normalization of diplomatic relations.
Entities
Bolivia · Chile · Cámara Forestal de Bolivia · Cámara Nacional de Exportadores de Bolivia · Fernando Aramayo · José Antonio Kast · La Paz · Palacio Quemado · Rodrigo Paz
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- [DISPUTED] Bolivia recorded a trade deficit of $7,892 million with Chile between 2000 and August. eldeber.com.bo
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Chilean and Bolivian governments have an agreed 11-point agenda for bilateral talks. eldeber.com.bo · diarioprimeralinea.com.ar · nuevapresencia.com · ameve.eu
- [● 14 SOURCES] The bilateral agenda includes mining, energy, border security, and connectivity. eldeber.com.bo · diarioprimeralinea.com.ar · valor.globo.com · nuevapresencia.com · nacion.com.uy · +4 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Bilateral discussions may include mining agreements and fiber optic projects to strengthen connectivity with Brazil. eldeber.com.bo · nuevapresencia.com · nacion.com.uy · ameve.eu · boliviaprensa.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The meeting includes discussions on the reversal of the Sica Sica-Arica oil pipeline. eldeber.com.bo · nuevapresencia.com · ameve.eu · boliviaprensa.com · exitonoticias.com.bo
- [● 3 SOURCES] The leaders are aligned with the Escudo de las Américas regional security initiative. valor.globo.com · mymotherlode.com · novini247.com
- [● 12 SOURCES] Chile and Bolivia have lacked formal ambassador-level diplomatic relations since 1978. valor.globo.com · diarioprimeralinea.com.ar · mymotherlode.com · nacion.com.uy · nuevapresencia.com · +5 more
- [DISPUTED] Bolivia recorded a trade deficit of $653 million with Chile in 2025.
- [● 25 SOURCES] Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz and Chilean President José Antonio Kast are meeting to discuss trade, energy, and security. valor.globo.com · diarioprimeralinea.com.ar · eldeber.com.bo · nuevapresencia.com · vilasradio.cl · +14 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The leaders are expected to sign several memorandums of understanding during the visit. nuevapresencia.com · www.la-epoca.com.bo · boliviaprensa.com · vilasradio.cl · brujuladigital.net · +1 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] This is the first official state visit by a Chilean president to Bolivia in 71 years. mymotherlode.com · nuevapresencia.com · novini247.com · nacion.com.uy · vilasradio.cl · +11 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Chilean President José Antonio Kast and Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz are meeting in La Paz to discuss trade, energy, and security. valor.globo.com · mymotherlode.com