Bolivia Reschedules Chilean President's Visit Amid Efforts to Boost Ties

Bolivia's government is finalizing plans to reschedule a visit by Chilean President Gabriel Boric, which was postponed due to recent internal conflicts. The visit, initially slated for an earlier period, had to be delayed amidst protests and unrest that occurred in Bolivia between May and June.

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We are finishing finalizing details to ratify the date of President Kast's visit to Bolivia. This had to take place during the time we had conflicts in the country.

Bolivian Foreign Minister Fernando Aramayo confirmed that details are being arranged to set a new date for Boric's trip. He stated that the presidential visit was put on hold during the time of the conflicts but is now actively being rescheduled.

Bolivia and Chile have a complex diplomatic history, lacking ambassador-level relations since 1962, with a brief interruption from 1975 to 1978. The core issue remains Bolivia's long-standing claim for maritime access to the Pacific Ocean. Despite this, both nations maintain consulates and have expressed a desire to improve ties.

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The arrival of the Chilean president has been postponed, but it is a visit that is already being rescheduled in these days.

Since taking office last November, Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has emphasized his intention to initiate a "new cycle" of relations with Chile. This initiative focuses primarily on strengthening economic and commercial ties, while acknowledging Bolivia's maritime aspirations. The two leaders met earlier this month at the Mercosur Summit, building on a historic meeting between their predecessors last year, which marked the first encounter between leaders of the two nations in 19 years.

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has evolved towards a positive agenda, contributing to the reconstruction of trust.