[citation needed] Anti-Chilean sentiment in Argentina can be blamed on the historical and ongoing border disputes in the Patagonia region.
[citation needed] In addition, the events that occurred during the Beagle conflict in 1978 resulted in many anti-Chilean speeches and rhetoric in the Argentine media.
[citation needed] Argentine General Luciano Benjamin Menendez was a leading advocate for war during the conflict and was known[by whom?]
[citation needed]Ironically, Peruvian and Bolivian citizens constitute the bigger immigrant groups in Chile[4] Outside of South America during the California Gold Rush, Chileans experienced a high degree of anti-Chilean sentiment by United States miners.
The term roto was first applied to Spanish conquerors in Chile, who were badly dressed and preferred military strength over intellect.