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Chile's Presidential Transition Stalls Amid Submarine Cable Controversy

3/7/2026

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José Antonio Kast (president-elect) and Gabriel Boric (outgoing president) clash over a controversial Chinese submarine cable project.
The transition process is disrupted after accusations of misinformation and lack of transparency.
Boric says he informed Kast about U.S. sanctions on Chilean officials linked to project.
Kast denies receiving prior notice.
Kast suspended transition meetings, marking unprecedented rupture in Chile's democratic history and drawing criticism from U.S. and Chinese officials.

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José Antonio Kast (president-elect) and Gabriel Boric (outgoing president) clash over a controversial Chinese submarine cable project.
The transition process is disrupted after accusations of misinformation and lack of transparency.
Boric says he informed Kast about U.S. sanctions on Chilean officials linked to project.
Kast denies receiving prior notice.
Kast suspended transition meetings, marking unprecedented rupture in Chile's democratic history and drawing criticism from U.S. and Chinese officials.