章節 424: Chapter 348: Continuous Conflicts on the Borders

Argentina and Chile, these two countries, due to the issue of borders, led to constant conflicts and countless disputes between each other during the centuries since their founding.

If it were a regular minor conflict, although the Powers would pay attention, they would generally not interfere too much.

But if it were a major large-scale conflict, the situation in South America would inevitably be subject to the Powers' intervention.

There is no way around it; the strategic significance of this region is too high. Chile possesses the world's largest natural saltpeter mines, and saltpeter is an important raw material for making fertilizer and gunpowder.

The importance of fertilizer and gunpowder need not be emphasized; one promotes the development of agriculture while the other boosts military growth.

For the major Powers in the current chaotic world situation, the natural saltpeter mines in Chile carry undeniable significance.