First published 9/29/2026, 7:49:15 AM · Last updated 9/29/2026, 7:49:15 AM

Chile's defence minister backs trade between Punta Arenas and the Falklands

Chile's Defence Minister Fernando Barros Tocornal endorsed developing commercial activity between the Magallanes region and the Falklands and said Chile's support for Argentina's sovereignty claim does not imply trade restrictions. He made the remarks in an interview with Radio Polar in Punta Arenas during a visit on September 24–25, 2026.

Categories: geopolitics-and-conflicts, economy-and-trade

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The statement signals Chile's openness to commercial ties with the Falklands despite its formal support for Argentina's sovereignty claim.

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Chile's defence minister backs trade between Punta Arenas and the Falklands

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