Chile and Bolivia strike deals, move to normalize ties

· Politics · Chile · Bolivia

Chile and Bolivia struck a series of bilateral agreements on Friday and agreed to work toward normalizing diplomatic relations, setting aside their longstanding maritime dispute. The thaw could open cooperation on trade, borders and other issues between the two South American neighbors. Full diplomatic ties have been strained for decades over Bolivia's landlocked status following the 19th-century War of the Pacific.

Why it matters：A Chile-Bolivia diplomatic thaw could reshape South American regional cooperation and trade after decades of rivalry over maritime access.

Key points

  • Chile and Bolivia signed a series of bilateral agreements.
  • They agreed to work toward normalizing diplomatic relations.
  • The maritime dispute dates back to the 19th-century War of the Pacific.

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