Chile's Kast Debuts at UN, Weighs Joining US 'Shield of the Americas'

Chilean President José Antonio Kast is making his UN General Assembly debut, with a busy diplomatic schedule in New York and participation in a session of the US-led 'Shield of the Americas' initiative, which Chile has not yet formally joined. The move signals potential alignment with US regional security priorities, though formal adherence remains uncertain. This matters as it could shift Chile's foreign policy stance and affect regional geopolitical dynamics.