en.Wedoany.com Reported - On April 21, 2026, the Government of Chile and the United States signed two agreements in the areas of critical minerals and security. The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile and presided over by Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna.
Attendees at the ceremony included Chile's Minister of Economy and Mining, Daniel Más; Minister of Public Security, Trinidad Steiner; Undersecretary of International Economic Relations, Paula Estévez; Undersecretary of Mining, Álvaro González; Undersecretary of Security, Andrés Juanatey; as well as U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, Thomas Dinanno; and U.S. Ambassador to Chile, Brandon Judd.
On the economic front, the two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals. The document was jointly signed by Undersecretary Estévez, Undersecretary González, and Ambassador Judd. The MOU establishes a framework for cooperation aimed at promoting investment, sharing experiences, and building capacity across all stages of the critical minerals value chain, from exploration to processing.
This critical minerals cooperation initiative aligns with recent objectives promoted by Chile's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aiming to strengthen international integration, diversify markets, and create conditions to attract new investments. Chile has signed similar agreements with several countries, including Germany, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, South Korea, Japan, Peru, South Africa, and the European Union, reflecting an open and diversified foreign policy.
The Memorandum of Understanding does not create binding obligations, and its implementation will be carried out in accordance with the current laws and regulatory frameworks of each country.
In the security domain, the two sides signed an amendment to the agreement on drug control and law enforcement, aimed at enhancing Chile's capacity to confront transnational criminal organizations. This amendment continues the long-standing cooperation between the two countries in the security field, helping to strengthen tools for tackling complex crime and transnational phenomena, in line with the goals of protecting people's security and strengthening public institutions.
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