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Canelas believes Chile and Bolivia are likely to restore diplomatic relations during Rodrigo Paz's administration, though he does not see it as urgent.
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
Kast travels to Bolivia for the first Chilean state visit in 70 years
Drug-linked timber trafficking and stolen cars strain a meeting that La Moneda wants to focus on trade, energy, mining and connectivity with La Paz.
Former consul in Bolivia sees restoring relations with Chile as highly likely
Jorge Canelas argues that La Paz must take the first step, because it was Bolivia that severed diplomatic ties in 1962 and in 1978.
Kast travels to La Paz in the first Chilean presidential visit to Bolivia in 71 years
Former Ambassador Gabriel Gaspar welcomed the trip, but noted that governments of different political persuasions had sustained the rapprochement with Bolivia.
Former consul Jorge Canelas sees Kast's visit to Bolivia as a possible turning point
Canelas believes Chile and Bolivia are likely to restore diplomatic relations during Rodrigo Paz's administration, though he does not see it as urgent.
Friday, October 16, 2026
Kast arrives in La Paz on the first Chilean presidential visit to Bolivia in 71 years
The president received a distinguished guest plaque and will sign agreements with Rodrigo Paz on mining, electricity interconnection and trade.
Kast named Distinguished Guest of La Paz during official visit to Bolivia
The honor, signed by Governor Luis Antonio Revilla, marks the first official visit by a Chilean president to Bolivia in 71 years.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Chilean lawmakers welcome Kast's visit to Bolivia but warn the sea is not up for negotiation
Government and opposition members of the Foreign Relations Committee backed the trip, with reservations over the maritime claim and ideological alignment.