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Chile-Bolivia diplomatic rapprochement

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Chilean President José Antonio Kast has completed a historic state visit to La Paz, Bolivia, marking the first official trip by a Chilean head of state to the country in 71 years. The visit follows the severance of diplomatic ties in 1978 due to disputes over Bolivia’s access to the sea. During the meeting with Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, the two leaders signed ~~several~~ five bilateral agreements focused on trade, mining, ~~telecommunications connectivity,~~ telecommunications, and ~~energy. These discussions included plans~~ security. A key development is a memorandum of understanding for the Chile-Bolivia Bioceanic Fiber Optic Corridor, which aims to ~~modernize Economic Integration Agreement No. 22~~ link Pacific and Atlantic submarine cable networks. Other pacts address energy integration and the ~~preparation~~ establishment of a ~~memorandum~~ joint alliance to combat organized crime along the shared border. Additionally, leaders discussed the potential reactivation of ~~understanding~~ the Avaroa-Ollagüe railway crossing to facilitate ~~cooperation within the mining sector.~~ mineral transport to Chilean ports. President Kast characterized the visit as the start of a “new tradition” in bilateral relations, stating the goal was to “stop turning our backs” on one another to build a more productive future. President Paz noted that while Bolivia does not abandon its history or rights, the nation seeks a development vision “not restricted by past conflicts.” Despite these advancements, long-standing diplomatic tensions remain, as formal relations at the ambassadorial level have been interrupted since 1978.

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