# Chilean parliamentary interpellation of Foreign Minister > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-parliamentary-interpellation-of-foreign-minister > Updated: 2026-09-09T03:05:20.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna faced potential parliamentary scrutiny following opposition calls to hold him accountable for matters of national sovereignty and tariff negotiations with the United States. While the Minister expressed no concern, stating that Parliament has the legal right to summon ministers, opposition members defended the interpellation as a legitimate oversight tool that “orders” rather than “disorders” the political process. The Chilean Chamber of Deputies subsequently approved the interpellation, which is scheduled for September 28. The motion, led by Deputy Nelson Venegas, seeks to examine 13 specific topics regarding the foreign policy of President José Antonio Kast’s administration. Key areas of investigation include controversies involving the Magallanes Strait, relations with Argentina, diplomatic tensions with the United States, and Chile’s exit from the Non-Aligned Movement. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Chilean Chamber approves interpellation of Foreign Minister Pérez Mackenna Chile's Chamber of Deputies approved an interpellation of Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna to address controversies regarding relations with Argentina and the United States. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-chamber-approves-interpellation-of-foreign-minister-prez-mackenna ### 2026-09-02: Chilean Foreign Minister addresses potential parliamentary interpellation Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna responded to potential parliamentary interpellation regarding tariff negotiations and sovereignty, while Deputy Jaime Mulet defended the tool as a legitimate's 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-foreign-minister-addresses-potential-parliamentary-interpellation --- Cite as: Chilean parliamentary interpellation of Foreign Minister. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-parliamentary-interpellation-of-foreign-minister