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flag A China-backed cable project sparked a Chilean political crisis, halting power transition talks after U.S. security concerns led to visa revocations and a dispute over transparency.

flag A China-backed submarine cable project has triggered a political crisis in Chile, halting transition talks between outgoing President Gabriel Boric and incoming President-elect José Antonio Kast. flag The dispute centers on the Chile-China Express project, which drew U.S. concerns over security and led to visa revocations for three Chilean officials. flag Boric and Kast clashed over information sharing, with Kast accusing Boric of withholding details, prompting the cancellation of coordination meetings. flag Chile initially granted a 30-year concession for the 19,873-kilometer network before reversing the decision. flag Both sides deny wrongdoing, while Chilean lawmakers and the U.S. embassy remain involved in the escalating standoff.

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