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Part of situation: Chile-US diplomatic tensions over unrest and sovereignty (3 clusters)

Chilean officials condemn U.S. Ambassador over Strait of Magellan remarks

Strait of Magellan sovereignty dispute diplomatic tension Chile-US relations Brandon Judd

Chilean officials have expressed strong opposition to remarks made by U.S. Ambassador Brandon Judd, who suggested that U.S. support for Chile’s sovereignty over the Strait of Magellan could be linked to bilateral cooperation on interests important to Washington, such as combating organized crime.

Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna responded by asserting that the Strait of Magellan “was, is, and will always be Chilean” and emphasized that the nation does not require external support to defend its sovereignty. The Minister noted that the government is evaluating its formal reaction, which may include a protest note, though he maintained that the historical relationship between Chile and the United States remains positive.

The Chilean Senate also issued a statement rejecting the ambassador's comments, stating that international cooperation should not be confused with dependency or the conditioning of sovereignty. Additionally, Senator Iván Moreira criticized the remarks, calling on the government to act firmly against perceived diplomatic interference in internal Chilean politics.

Ambassador Judd has since claimed his words were “taken out of context” and denied that he intended to condition Chile's sovereignty.

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Brandon Judd · Chile · Francisco Pérez Mackenna · Iván Moreira · Strait of Magellan · United States

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Chile rechaza los dichos del embajador de EE. UU. , que vinculó el apoyo a su soberanía sobre el Estrecho de Magallanes con la cooperación [nacion.com.uy]
Chile cuestionó al embajador de EE. UU. por sus declaraciones sobre la soberanía del Estrecho de Magallanes – Radio M – Humahuaca [radiomhumahuaca.com.ar]
Escudo de las Américas enfrenta nuevo examen en el Senado por soberanía chilena y relaciones con Estados Unidos [publimicro.cl]
Chile responde al embajador de EEUU asegurando que «no necesitan apoyo» sobre el Estrecho de Magallanes - Crónica de Cantabria [cronicadecantabria.com]
“Escudo de las Américas”: Senado analizó alcances y efectos para la política exterior y la soberanía nacional [www.diarioestrategia.cl]
Chile defiende adhesión al Escudo de las Américas ante críticas por TIAR y soberanía - EL CHAMUCO Y LOS HIJOS DEL AVERNO [elchamuco.com.mx]
Declaraciones del embajador de EE. UU. desatan terremoto político en un país latinoamericano: ¿qué pasó? [actualidad-rt.com]
US ambassador to Chile revives Strait of Magellan sovereignty controversy [buenosairesherald.com]
Senador Iván Moreira (UDI) exige al embajador de Estados Unidos mejorar el trato con Chile para poder negociar [g5noticias.cl]
Canciller responde a Judd por Estrecho de Magallanes: “No necesitam. . . [www.lanacion.cl]
Críticas en el Senado por suma de Chile a Escudo de las Américas - Noticias Prensa Latina [www.prensa-latina.cu]
CANCILLER RESPONDE A JUDD POR DICHOS SOBRE ESTRECHO DE MAGALLANES: “NO NECESITAMOS EL APOYO DE NADIE PARA DEFENDER NUESTRA SOBERANÍA” [www.radiopolar.com]