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Government backs Danstar voyage to the Falkland Islands despite Argentine warnings
Minister of Economy and Mining Daniel Mas described the Punta Arenas-Falkland Islands route as a business arrangement between private parties that the executive branch should only oversee.

Argentine lawmakers call for Chilean ambassador to be summoned over Punta Arenas-Falklands route
Former Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero wants Gonzalo Uriarte to explain whether Easter Island Naviera's service will supply British oil projects.
British ambassador visits Punta Arenas amid tensions with Argentina over the Falkland Islands
The Chilean cargo ship Danstar's route to the Falkland Islands, scheduled for December, is raising tensions between Santiago, London and Buenos Aires.
Argentine foreign minister says Chile agreed not to provide logistical support to the Falklands
Pablo Quirno said both governments are coordinating to prevent any collaboration with resource exploitation on the islands.
British ambassador visits Punta Arenas as preparations advance for Danstar route to the Falklands
David Concar met with INACH and the acting governor of Magallanes, but his known agenda does not include the trade route to the islands.
Minister Mas backs Punta Arenas-Falklands trade route despite Argentine objections
The Chilean government describes the maritime connection with the islands as a private business venture, while Argentina's Foreign Ministry cites presidential commitments.
Economy and Mining Minister Mas backs private trade between Punta Arenas and the Falkland Islands
The government will limit its role to safeguarding sovereignty and setting rules for the route to the islands, while Buenos Aires calls for compliance with existing treaties.
Minister Barros defends Danstar's voyage to the Falkland Islands and urges caution
Argentine Ambassador Jorge Faurie asked that the Chilean trade route to the islands not undermine respect for his country's sovereignty claim.

Carter warns of a possible incident with Argentina over voyage to the Falkland Islands
The chair of the Defense Budget Subcommittee calls for a firm stance amid the threat that Argentina could fine or seize the ship.
Minister Mas backs Danstar ship route between Punta Arenas and Falkland Islands
Senator Alejandro Kusanovic disagreed with the minister of economy and mining and recalled that the Municipality of Punta Arenas took part in the agreement on the route.
Lawmakers urge government to act ahead of Argentina over ship bound for Falklands
Magallanes lawmakers demand diplomatic action following Argentina's warning that the cargo ship Danstar could be detained along its route.
Kast has visited eight countries in seven months, with a focus on Latin America
The trip to La Paz, the first Chilean state visit to Bolivia since 1955, capped a foreign agenda centered on like-minded governments and neighboring countries.

UDI deputy calls for Poduje's departure as government considers Milei case closed
Mario Olavarría (UDI) called it "unacceptable" for a presidential reprimand to resolve the episode, while the Ministry of the Interior moves on.

Government proposes 7.6% increase for Defense in a budget with spending cuts
The Air Force leads the increases with 9.8%, while higher education, culture, science and regional governments would face cuts.
Karim Bianchi calls for US ambassador to leave over remarks on Magallanes
The senator for Magallanes called the diplomat's remarks on sovereignty provocative and insulting and urged the government to take a firmer stance.
