Chile joins US-led Shield of the Americas without parliamentary debate, sparking domestic backlash

Chile's government under President José Antonio Kast formally joined the US-promoted Shield of the Americas security coalition during a UNGA visit, bypassing parliamentary approval. The move has triggered political uproar in Santiago, with critics questioning the lack of legislative oversight and potential alignment shifts. This marks a notable foreign-policy realignment for Chile, traditionally non-aligned in hemispheric security matters.