US reaffirms Strait of Magellan belongs to Chile, reigniting Argentina dispute

The US State Department has publicly reaffirmed that the Strait of Magellan is Chilean territory, a position consistent with the 1984 Treaty of Peace and Friendship and the 1881 Treaty of Limits. This statement reactivates a long-standing sovereignty dispute with Argentina, which has recently made claims over the strait. The US alignment signals continued support for the existing treaty framework, potentially escalating diplomatic tensions in the Southern Cone.