Magallanes regional prosecutor Cristián Crisosto said that organized crime gangs are established in the region and operating with significant importance, and that they need connections with Argentina and other routes. ^[1] UDI (Unión Demócrata Independiente) deputies Mario Olavarría and Omar Sabat requested on 2026-09-01 that Chile's President José Antonio Kast evaluate deploying the Armed Forces in sectors of the southern border, in the Magallanes region. ^[2] The Municipality of Punta Arenas is hosting a Business Showroom on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th September 2026 to facilitate networking between Falkland Islands businesses and counterparts from Punta Arenas and the Magallanes region. ^[3] Olavarría and Sabat, members of the Chamber of Deputies' Interior Government Commission, said the prosecutor's warnings must be taken with maximum seriousness because they come from someone who knows the area and has seen the various open criminal cases. ^[4] The deputies proposed that the military collaboration experience implemented in the north of Chile since 2023 could serve as a reference to replicate in the most vulnerable sectors of the Magallanes zone. ^[5] The event aims to support a second shipping link between the Falkland Islands and Chile across multiple sectors including construction, produce, vehicles, and more. ^[6] The FIDC Business and Trade Delegation Grant offers 50% funding up to £1,500 for businesses to attend the event, with applications limited to one per business per annum. ^[7] Expressions of interest for the event must be submitted by 4.30pm on Thursday 3rd September 2026. ^[8]