Chile-Argentina Border Pass Reopens After Record 35-Day Snow Closure
The main road between Chile and Argentina is moving freight again after the longest snow shutdown on record, with losses estimated near US$200 million. The post Chile-Argentina Border Pass Reopens After Record 35-Day Snow Closure appeared first on The Rio Times .
The main road connecting Chile and Argentina, known as Paso Los Libertadores, reopened on Tuesday, 18 August 2026 after a record 35-day closure due to heavy snowfall. The highway crossing, located on the Andes at around 3,200 meters (10,500 feet) above sea level, connects Santiago in Chile to Mendoza in Argentina. The closure, which began on 14 July 2026, caused an estimated loss of US$200 million for the region, disrupting the flow of freight and impacting businesses that rely on the pass for transporting goods such as fruit, wine, and industrial products.
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