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Strait of Magellan sovereignty dispute erupts between Chile and Argentina
A diplomatic dispute has emerged between Chile and Argentina following remarks by Brigadier General Gustavo Javier Valverde, Chief of the Argentine Air Force General Staff. During a podcast interview, Valverde stated that Magallanes, the south, and the Drake Passage are part of Argentine sovereignty and emphasized the need to maintain a military presence in the region due to its strategic importance as a bioceanic link.
Chilean authorities responded sharply to the comments. Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna asserted that Chilean sovereignty over the entire Strait of Magellan is indisputable, citing the 1881 Boundary Treaty and the 1984 Treaty of Peace and Friendship. Interior Minister Claudio Alvarado also reaffirmed Chile's jurisdiction and noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would evaluate diplomatic actions. The Chilean government announced it will issue a formal note of protest to Argentina.
In response, the Argentine Foreign Ministry issued a statement to de-escalate the tension, clarifying that Argentina's position is governed by the 1881 and 1984 treaties, which they consider definitive. The Argentine government emphasized the importance of bilateral cooperation with Chile, particularly regarding Antarctic rights, the Combined Antarctic Naval Patrol, and the management of protected marine areas.
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Argentine Air Force · Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs · China · Claudio Alvarado · Drake Passage · Francisco Pérez Mackenna · Gustavo Javier Valverde · Legislature of the City of Buenos Aires · Strait of Magellan
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- [● 14 SOURCES] Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna stated that Chilean sovereignty over the Strait of Magellan is indisputable based on the 1881 and 1984 treaties. satelitenoticias.com · cronicadecantabria.com · www.delabahia.com.ar · tarapacaonline.cl · www.elsol.com.ar · +8 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The Argentine government ratified its position regarding the Strait of Magellan follows the 1881 and 1984 treaties. www.elsol.com.ar · ciudadano.news · www.diarioestrategia.cl · diariosanrafael.com.ar · elmonterizo.com · +4 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] The Chilean government announced it will send a formal note of protest to Argentina regarding the remarks. cronicadecantabria.com · www.delabahia.com.ar · www.latercera.com · exitonoticias.com.bo · www.elinformadorchile.cl · +10 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] Brigadier General Gustavo Javier Valverde claimed Magallanes, the south, and the Drake Passage are part of Argentine sovereignty. www.centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com · satelitenoticias.com · www.elinformadorchile.cl · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · www.delabahia.com.ar · +13 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Interior Minister Claudio Alvarado reaffirmed that the Strait of Magellan is entirely Chilean. satelitenoticias.com · www.delabahia.com.ar · www.elperiscopio.cl · www.elsol.com.ar · diariochilecito.com · +2 more