Summary
Chile established a military base close to border with Bolivia. According to the international rule, less than 50km prohibits setting of the base from the shared frontiers. Bolivian President Evo Morales complained the base is only 15km away from the border. In past, Chile invaded Bolivia in 19th century and Bolivia has been landlocked country ever since. So Bolivia wants Silala river as asouce of water but Chile wants the Silala river, too. Both countries have been at loggerheads for long years over access to the waters of Silala river. Now Chile is in favorable position by construction of this base. Chilean foreign ministry said, ” The base isn`t a militally installation but a equipment to stop attacks, robberies and drug trafficking coming from Bolivia.”
Opinion
I really think that Chile performed a very careless act if the construction of this base is not military purpose. As Chile invaded Bolivia in past, it is natural for Bolivian to feel uncomfotable and threat. Such an act lays the souce of fight and hardly excusable. I belive each country must behave more carefully.