Logistics included the transfer of the contingent in motorized columns, separating the transport of personnel and machinery, which accounts for the planned nature of the operation.
Although the measure has generated debate in some political and social sectors, the ruling party defends itself as a necessary response to increased migratory pressure and the presence of illegal trafficking networks in the area.
In this sense, Chile's strategy aligns with policies adopted by other countries that have chosen to reinforce their borders through physical barriers and greater state control.
With this type of action, Chile seeks to send a clear signal: entry into the country must be carried out by legal means and under established rules.
The construction of ditches in Colchane not only represents a territorial intervention, but also a shift towards stronger policies in terms of security and border sovereignty.
