From Buenos Aires Times · Antonia Mufarech & Sergio Mendoza, Bloomberg · · 1m 10s
Chile and Bolivia seek diplomatic reset
Chile and Bolivia aim for economic integration after 45 years of diplomatic tension.
In brief
Chile and Bolivia aim for economic integration after 45 years of diplomatic tension. Chile’s President Kast and Bolivia’s President Paz plan a diplomatic reset to boost trade and border security after 45 years of severed ties. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
Diplomatic reset planned
Chile’s President José Antonio Kast will meet Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz in a rare state visit to La Paz on Friday.
Historic diplomatic rift
Bolivia severed diplomatic relations with Chile in 1978 after talks over its claim to sovereign access to the Pacific coast collapsed.
Economic integration focus
The two leaders will discuss new logistical corridors, energy trade and enhanced border security.
Technical coordination
Chile and Bolivia have maintained technical-level coordination for years in areas such as immigration and commerce.
Border trade corridors
Bolivia uses northern Chilean ports for imports and exports with Oruro and Potosí providing gateways for goods.
Recent tensions
Chile announced the largest drug seizure in its history after detecting over 1,000 tons of Bolivian timber allegedly laced with illicit drugs.
The big picture
Chile’s President Kast and Bolivia’s President Paz plan a diplomatic reset to boost trade and border security after 45 years of severed ties.
