Malvinas
4 collected articles · Economy · the latest at 15:20
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.
Chronology
Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Republican lawmakers reject possible Argentine interception of ship bound for the Falkland IslandsThe Republican caucus defends Chile's right to trade with the islands, while regional governor Jorge Flies calls for dialogue with Buenos Aires.
- Magallanes governor asks Foreign Ministry to act ahead of ship's voyage to the Falkland IslandsJorge Flies teme que un envío de abarrotes desde Punta Arenas a las islas, previsto para fines de noviembre, tense la relación con Argentina.In Spanish
Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Economy and Mining Minister Mas backs private trade between Punta Arenas and the Falkland IslandsThe 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 Mas backs Punta Arenas-Falklands trade route despite Argentine objectionsThe Chilean government describes the maritime connection with the islands as a private business venture, while Argentina's Foreign Ministry cites presidential commitments.