Chilean Ports Under Scrutiny Amid Criminal Adaptation

Chile · Latin America + Caribbean region

Transnational criminal organizations are modifying their routes, methods, and structures to exploit international maritime supply chains and evade controls. This dynamic has placed strategic ports in Chile, including Arica, Valparaíso, and San Antonio, under greater scrutiny as trade volumes and connections create new security challenges. According to Vice Admiral Oxley, the primary challenge is developing an anticipatory capability that outpaces the adaptability of these criminal groups.

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