Chilean prosecutors have issued warnings about organized crime groups establishing new maritime routes through the Strait of Magellan, which connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. These groups are using this passage as an alternative to the Panama Canal for trafficking drugs, weapons, and contraband. Cristian Crisosto, the regional prosecutor for Magallanes, noted that intensified enforcement efforts in the Caribbean have prompted these organizations to seek new routes. The Strait, while under Chilean sovereignty, allows free passage for vessels, making it an attractive option for illicit activities. Investigations have revealed that dismantled networks include foreign nationals from various Latin American countries. Retired General Patricio Santos emphasized that these developments illustrate how criminal organizations are evolving faster than the institutional frameworks meant to contain them. A report by InSight Crime highlighted that traffickers are increasingly using innovative methods to conceal drugs and adapt to new enforcement strategies. The trend underscores the adaptability of Latin American criminal organizations, which are diversifying their operations and expanding their logistics networks.