Chilean Congress pressures Kast on Strait of Magellan control amid Argentina Malvinas push

Chilean legislators approved seven resolutions, including one from the ruling bench, urging President Kast to take a firmer diplomatic stance against Argentina and protect the maritime route linking Punta Arenas to the Malvinas. This reflects escalating bilateral tension over sovereignty and access in the southern cone, with potential implications for regional trade and strategic chokepoint control. The move signals a shift in Chile's posture, though Argentina's response remains uncertain.