Chile Rebuffs U.S. Ambassador Over Strait of Magallanes Sovereignty

Chile's Chancellor told the U.S. Ambassador that Chile does not seek external support for its sovereignty, responding to U.S. comments on the Magallanes region. The dispute with the U.S. and Argentina over the Strait of Magallanes is now a diplomatic priority, though historical relations remain cordial. The statement signals a firm stance against perceived external interference in a strategic maritime chokepoint.