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Chile Backs Argentina's Falkland Claims, Urges Negotiations

4/7/2026

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Chile supports Argentina's claim over the Falkland Islands after a meeting between Chilean President José Antonio Kast and Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires.
The joint statement calls for renewed negotiations between Argentina and the United Kingdom to resolve the sovereignty dispute.
The leaders discussed boosting economic cooperation, including trade and security measures against organized crime.
The leaders addressed the extradition of former guerrilla Galvarino Apablaza, who remains a fugitive.

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Chile supports Argentina's claim over the Falkland Islands after a meeting between Chilean President José Antonio Kast and Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires.
The joint statement calls for renewed negotiations between Argentina and the United Kingdom to resolve the sovereignty dispute.
The leaders discussed boosting economic cooperation, including trade and security measures against organized crime.
The leaders addressed the extradition of former guerrilla Galvarino Apablaza, who remains a fugitive.