Former Chilean President's Advisor Accredited as Ambassador to Paraguay

Hernán Brantes Glavic, a seasoned diplomat with an extensive career and a former international advisor to Chilean President José Antonio Kast, has officially assumed his role as Chile's new ambassador to Paraguay. He presented his credentials, marking the formal beginning of his tenure.

Brantes Glavic brings over 42 years of international experience to the position. His previous diplomatic postings include serving as Chile's ambassador to South Korea and Kenya. He has also held concurrent ambassadorial roles for Mongolia and served as the permanent representative to the United Nations Office in Nairobi. Furthermore, he has held significant positions within Chile's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including Director of Consular Services and Consul General in various international cities like Milan, Buenos Aires, and Hong Kong.

The new ambassador's father, Hernán Brantes Martínez, was a military figure who played a role during the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship in 1973. Brantes Glavic himself was studying Civil Construction at the University of Santiago during that period, later graduating from the Diplomatic Academy in 1978.

During his time as an advisor to President-elect Kast, Brantes Glavic was part of a diverse team managing international affairs. He is expected to present the original credentials to Paraguayan President Santiago Peña at the Palacio de López soon. Chile is a key partner for Paraguay, particularly as a gateway to the Pacific and Asian markets, with Chile being a leading buyer of Paraguayan beef.