Nov. 25 (UPI) -- A diplomatic controversy with the United States spilled into Chile's presidential campaign after the new U.S. ambassador, Brandon Judd, used his first public appearance to level sharp criticism at President Gabriel Boric, prompting a formal protest from the government.
During his initial press conference, Judd directly accused the Chilean president of "damaging the bilateral relationship" and undermining investment and strategic cooperation with the United States.
He said he was "disappointed" by Boric's criticism of President Donald Trump's environmental policy and argued that such remarks "harm the Chilean people."
He also made an explicit reference to the election, saying that "with governments that are ideologically aligned, it will be easier to work," a comment widely interpreted as support for far-right candidate José Antonio Kast.
Related
