Overview

• Nearly 8,000 people crossed from Mendoza to Chile on Wednesday and Thursday, according to Gendarmería and the Sistema Integrado Cristo Redentor.
• On Friday, queues at Chile’s Los Libertadores peaked at roughly six hours before dropping to about an hour and a half by evening, while Argentina’s Horcones side reported minimal delays of around 10 minutes.
• Chilean authorities activated all 18 processing cabins and opened six additional service points in the patio mixto to handle the surge, operating on a 24‑hour summer schedule.
• Travelers were urged to complete digital entry forms in advance, with free internet available on site to accelerate PDI, customs and SAG procedures.
• Heavy traffic sparked isolated tensions, including a line‑cutting attempt that drew a confrontation, but officials reported no closures or major escalations.