La Paz

The detention of Bolivian timber in Arica strains a visit that seeks to restore ambassadors after 48 years without relations at that level.

Chronology

15:39
Kast travels to La Paz to sign agreements with Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz
It is the first state visit by a Chilean president to Bolivia since 1955, with expectations growing over a possible restoration of relations.

06:29
Kast travels to Bolivia amid drug-tainted timber crisis and a shortened agenda
The detention of Bolivian timber in Arica strains a visit that seeks to restore ambassadors after 48 years without relations at that level.
20:17
Kast proposes restoring relations with Bolivia at the highest level in La Paz
Chile and Bolivia signed agreements on trade, mining, energy and fiber optics, and Rodrigo Paz accepted an invitation to visit Chile next year.
23:06
Kast invites Rodrigo Paz to Chile and reopens dialogue with Bolivia in La Paz
The first official visit by a Chilean president to Bolivia since 1955 ended with agreements on mining, trade and energy, and a reciprocal visit planned for 2027.

02:49
Kast calls in La Paz for differences with Bolivia not to stall relations
Rodrigo Paz welcomed Kast with agreements on mining, energy and fiber optics, but reiterated that Bolivia's maritime claim is non-negotiable.
09:01
Chile and Bolivia agree on a bioceanic fiber-optic corridor in La Paz
Kast and Rodrigo Paz signed agreements on connectivity, energy, mining and trade during the first visit by a Chilean president to La Paz in 71 years.

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