Chilean President Breaks New Ground with Historic Visit to the South Pole

Fri Mar 14 2025 15:07:44 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Chilean President Breaks New Ground with Historic Visit to the South Pole

Gabriel Boric's expedition marks a significant moment for Antarctic sovereignty and climate science.


In a groundbreaking journey, Chilean President Gabriel Boric has made history as the first President in the Americas to set foot at the South Pole, reinforcing Chile's claims to a portion of the Antarctic.

In a prominent display of commitment to both national sovereignty and international scientific collaboration, President Gabriel Boric embarked on a historic trip to the South Pole, becoming the first leader from the Americas to do so. He arrived at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, where he emphasized the importance of Chile's presence in the region and its role in climate change research. This visit, part of the inaugural mission of the icebreaker ship Almirante Vial, involved a delegation of scientists and notable cabinet members, including those overseeing the armed forces and environmental policy.

President Boric underscored that his visit marked a pivotal moment in Chile's engagement with Antarctica. "This is a milestone for us," he stated, highlighting the significance of being the first sitting Chilean president to visit the South Pole and address the nation's Antarctic aspirations. As he further elaborated, this mission aims to solidify Chile's position as a vital contributor to scientific endeavors in the Antarctic, positioning the country at the forefront of climate change discussions.

Boric took office as Chile's youngest president in 2021 at age 35. His visit places him in an elite group; only the leaders of New Zealand and Norway have visited the South Pole prior to him. Chile, along with several other nations including the UK, France, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, and Argentina, has laid claims to sections of Antarctica, which remains a continent without a governing body or indigenous inhabitants, primarily designated for scientific research under the Antarctic Treaty.

The Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station is named after distinguished explorers whose legacies are intertwined with Antarctic exploration, highlighting the rich scientific and historical significance of the region.

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