# Chilean foreign policy and diplomatic relations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-foreign-policy-and-diplomatic-relations > Updated: 2026-09-04T01:24:46.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna has engaged in multiple diplomatic efforts to define the nation’s international positioning. Initially, the Minister embarked on a tour of China, Vietnam, and Japan to strengthen economic ties and expand export sectors ahead of a planned presidential visit to the APEC summit. During this period, domestic concerns were raised regarding maritime sovereignty and relations with Argentina concerning the Magallanes Strait. Subsequently, the diplomatic focus shifted toward relations with the United States. Following comments by U.S. Ambassador Brandon Judd regarding the ‘Donroe doctrine’—a concept linking the Trump administration to the Monroe Doctrine—the Foreign Minister formally distanced Chile from the idea. While acknowledging bilateral cooperation on security and tariffs, Pérez Mackenna stated, ‘I do not know what it means for Chile to accept the Donroe policy.’ Recent tensions escalated at the Madrid Forum after Ambassador Judd suggested that implementing the ‘Doctrina Donroe’ is ‘very easy’ under President José Antonio Kast’s administration, citing initiatives like the ‘Shield of the Americas’ as evidence of its application. Pérez Mackenna denied that the government has formally adhered to such a doctrine, clarifying that current cooperation focuses on combating transnational organized crime. Simultaneously, relations with Argentina have become strained following remarks by President Javier Milei, who suggested Chile achieved stability after the 1973 overthrow of Salvador Allende. Former Defense Minister Maya Fernández rebuked Milei for ‘glorifying the overthrow of a democratically elected president.’ However, Deputy Alejandro Riquelme Ducci noted a separate development: a joint declaration between Presidents Kast and Milei that explicitly recognizes Chilean sovereignty over the Strait of Magellan. ## Claims - Argentine President Javier Milei claimed that Chile entered a period of stability and growth following the overthrow of Salvador Allende. (corroborated by 5 sources) - U.S. Ambassador Brandon Judd stated that implementing the 'Donroe Doctrine' is easier under the administration of José Antonio Kast. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna denied that the country has formally accepted the 'Donroe Doctrine'. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Former Defense Minister Maya Fernández criticized Milei's comments, stating they normalize the 1973 coup d'état. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Deputy Alejandro Riquelme Ducci highlighted a joint declaration between Chile and Argentina recognizing Chilean sovereignty over the Strait of Magellan. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Chilean officials respond to Milei and U.S. Ambassador remarks Chilean officials have responded to controversial remarks by Argentine President Javier Milei regarding the 1973 coup and U.S. Ambassador Brandon Judd's claims regarding the implementation of the 'Donroe' in-Ch 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-foreign-minister-denies-adherence-to-donroe-doctrine ### 2026-08-15: Chilean Foreign Minister begins diplomatic tour of Asia amid regional maritime concerns Chilean Foreign Minister Pérez Mackenna begins a diplomatic tour of China, Vietnam, and Japan, while domestic officials raise concerns over Argentine maritime claims in the Magallanes Strait. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-foreign-minister-begins-diplomatic-tour-of-asia-amid-regional-maritime-concerns --- Cite as: Chilean foreign policy and diplomatic relations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-foreign-policy-and-diplomatic-relations