Overview
- Chile confirmed that President José Antonio Kast will meet Argentina’s President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires on Monday in his first trip abroad since taking office on March 11.
- The presidents plan to focus on security, mining and energy cooperation, with a session of ministers scheduled afterward to map specific work between both governments.
- Judicial cooperation is on the table as Chile seeks the extradition of Galvarino Apalabaza, and Argentine officials have signaled willingness to help according to the Chilean government.
- TN reported that Argentine police recently tried to locate Apalabaza for arrest but did not find him, while Chilean officials faced criticism for misstating his legal status as convicted rather than accused.
- It is customary for Chilean leaders to choose Argentina for their first official trip, and Kast and Milei have kept close ties since a December meeting at the Casa Rosada and recent right‑leaning gatherings.