Bolivia receives first state visit by a Chilean president in 71 years

Chilean President José Antonio Kast arrived in La Paz of Bolivia, on Friday, marking the first official state visit by a Chilean president in 71 years. During the visit, President Paz offered Chile access to the Paraguay-Paraná waterway, which connects South American countries to the Atlantic Ocean. Discussions focused on combating organized crime along their border, and bilateral deals on mining and energy cooperation.