Chile’s new president launches border barrier plan to curb illegal immigration

Chile’s new far-right president, José Antonio Kast, began preparations on Monday to build a fortified barrier along the country’s northern frontier as part of a sweeping crackdo...

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Chile’s new president launches border barrier plan to curb illegal immigration

France24 •published Mar 16, 2026, 10:55 PM UTC •fetched Mar 16, 2026, 11:03 PM UTC