# Chilean President Kast Holds Military Drill in Magallanes Amid Argentina Tension

President Kast leads naval exercises in Magallanes while Chile and Argentina resolve sovereignty disputes over the Strait.

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Chilean President José Antonio Kast will lead a military review of the Chilean Navy's Task Force in Magallanes on Wednesday, including tactical maneuvers, anti-submarine exercises, boarding operations, and live fire in the southern waters of the country. [^1]

Chilean President José Antonio Kast led a major military deployment in the Magallanes region on Wednesday, overseeing naval exercises designed to test the Chilean Armed Forces' response capabilities. [^2]

Defense Minister Fernando Barros stated in an interview with Radio Duna that the situation is close to resolution, noting that Argentina has a new text ready for President Milei's signature and that Argentine authorities acknowledged the previous statements were due to an error or confusion. [^3]

In March 2025, President Javier Milei formally committed to modifying the decree after recognizing it contained an 'error of interpretation' regarding bilateral agreements, though the norm remains in force. [^4]

The dispute originates from Argentine Decree 457/2021, signed during the Alberto Fernández administration, which defines the Strait of Magallanes and the Drake Passage as 'shared space' requiring joint exploration and control. [^5]

President Kast participated from the frigate Capitán Prat, accompanied by Interior Minister Claudio Alvarado, Defense Minister Fernando Barros, and Chilean Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Fernando Cabrera. [^6]

The activities included tactical maneuvers, anti-submarine operations, boardings, ship resupply, and live-fire drills. [^7]

The maneuvers were conducted one day before President Kast was scheduled to host Argentine President Javier Milei in Santiago for a bilateral meeting. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Chilean President José Antonio Kast will lead a military review of the Chilean Navy's Task Force in Magallanes on Wednesday, including tactical maneuvers, anti-submarine exercises, boarding operations, and live fire in the southern waters of the country. (lanacion.com.ar, News)
2. Chilean President José Antonio Kast led a major military deployment in the Magallanes region on Wednesday, overseeing naval exercises designed to test the Chilean Armed Forces' response capabilities. (Perfil, News)
3. Defense Minister Fernando Barros stated in an interview with Radio Duna that the situation is close to resolution, noting that Argentina has a new text ready for President Milei's signature and that Argentine authorities acknowledged the previous statements were due to an error or confusion. (lanacion.com.ar, News)
4. In March 2025, President Javier Milei formally committed to modifying the decree after recognizing it contained an 'error of interpretation' regarding bilateral agreements, though the norm remains in force. (lanacion.com.ar, News)
5. The dispute originates from Argentine Decree 457/2021, signed during the Alberto Fernández administration, which defines the Strait of Magallanes and the Drake Passage as 'shared space' requiring joint exploration and control. (lanacion.com.ar, News)
6. President Kast participated from the frigate Capitán Prat, accompanied by Interior Minister Claudio Alvarado, Defense Minister Fernando Barros, and Chilean Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Fernando Cabrera. (Perfil, News)
7. The activities included tactical maneuvers, anti-submarine operations, boardings, ship resupply, and live-fire drills. (Perfil, News)
8. The maneuvers were conducted one day before President Kast was scheduled to host Argentine President Javier Milei in Santiago for a bilateral meeting. (Perfil, News)

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