Chile Begins Building Trenches at Peru Border to Curb Illegal Migration

Chile's newly inaugurated far-right president, José Antonio Kast, has started constructing trenches along the northern border with Peru to fulfill his campaign promise of toughening immigration control. This marks a significant policy shift aiming to address public concerns about crime and illegal migration. Observers will watch how this fortified barrier affects bilateral relations with Peru and the flow of migration in the region.