South American leader makes Antarctica sovereignty claim

Chilean president and defense chief have visited a US base during a historic South Pole trip

Chilean President Gabriel Boric has made history as the first Latin American leader to visit the South Pole, reaffirming Chile’s sovereignty claims over part of Antarctica.

Accompanied by Defense Minister Maya Fernandez, Environment Minister Maisa Rojas, and senior military officials, President Boric embarked on the trip on January 2, 2025...