Chile, Argentina reaffirm Chilean sovereignty over Strait of Magellan after general's remarks

Presidents Kast and Milei issued a joint declaration reaffirming Chilean sovereignty over the Strait of Magellan, defusing a diplomatic row triggered by an Argentine brigadier general's remarks. The incident marks a rare public friction between the two allies, but the swift joint statement signals both governments' intent to contain the dispute. The reaffirmation is significant given the strait's strategic importance for global shipping and regional security.