Chile Interior Minister Defends Americas Shield, Rebukes Bachelet and Boric

Chilean Interior Minister Claudio Alvarado publicly defended Chile's participation in the Americas Shield initiative, responding to criticism from former presidents Michelle Bachelet and Gabriel Boric. Alvarado framed the decision as one of conviction, while suggesting the critics' remarks were a misstep. The exchange highlights domestic political friction over a regional security initiative, though details of the shield's scope remain unspecified.