Overview
- Kast told La Tercera his government will safeguard commercial ties with Argentina, Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador, describing neighbors as partners rather than competitors.
- He reiterated that Chile’s institutional rules guide his approach and said clear investing norms are a priority alongside national security.
- The administration’s ‘escudo fronterizo’ envisions physical barriers on the northern frontier, with the Army starting three‑meter‑deep trench work near the Tacna sector.
- Initial construction is planned from Hito 1 to Hito 15, covering roughly 30 kilometers, while mined stretches in the Andes from Hito 16 to Hito 26 limit operations.
- Specialists warn the tighter controls could create a rebound effect that concentrates migrants at Peruvian border points such as La Concordia, straining local capacity.