Channeling Trump, Chile’s new president launches work on border barrier

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 17, 2026 at 03:32 AM

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Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast initiated the construction of a border barrier on the country's northern border with Peru, fulfilling a key campaign promise. The "Border Shield" plan aims to curb illegal immigration into Chile. The project, launched in the Chacalluta frontier area, includes ditches, fences, drone surveillance, and military patrols. Construction began with a single bulldozer digging a trench in the desert. Kast emphasized the significance of the barrier as a milestone for Chile. The initiative seeks to address the influx of immigrants crossing into Chile, one of the region's most prosperous nations.

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AFP 30% Donald Trump 40% Chacalluta 50% Peru 60% Jose Antonio Kast ×390% Chile ×490%

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border barrier 100% immigration 80% border security 70% jose antonio kast 70% illegal crossing 60% chile 60% border shield plan 50% drones 40% military forces 40%

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South China Morning Post

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Center-Right (0.50)

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Chile

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