Chile reaffirms Malvinas support; new Punta Arenas commercial route to islands announced

Following a Milei–Kast meeting, Chile issued a joint statement reaffirming support for Argentina's position on the Malvinas/Falklands sovereignty dispute. Concurrently, a new commercial route from Punta Arenas to the islands was announced, potentially signaling expanded regional engagement. The sovereignty stance is consistent with longstanding Chilean policy, while the commercial route is a new development with economic and geopolitical implications.