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Núñez says Chile Despega is not enough and calls for expanded employment subsidies
The Senate president called on the executive branch to spend more to address unemployment of 9.6% and criticized the cut to the Yo Elijo Mi PC program.
Ministry of Public Works puts 148 contracts out to tender under Chile Despega plan to tackle unemployment
The Ministry of Public Works shortened tender timelines and aims to have work underway on site between December and January, with around 23,000 jobs.
Paulina Núñez calls on government for an employment bonus and more spending to tackle unemployment
The RN senator said the Chile Despega plan is not enough with unemployment at 9.6% and called for concrete responses this week.
Minister Rau rejects new pension fund withdrawal for unemployed people
The labor minister said pension withdrawals fueled inflation and weakened the funds, and defended existing employment subsidies.
Kast resists allies’ pressure for a major cabinet reshuffle
The ruling parties consider La Moneda’s political model exhausted, but the President plans substantial changes only in 2027.
PDG considers pension fund withdrawals for the long-term unemployed
An internal report estimates that some 215 thousand people could borrow from their own savings, totaling US$410 million, and the government rejects the proposal.
Kast calls for party unity to reach agreements on security, jobs and nursery care
The President cited the withdrawal of his reform on states of emergency as an example that a cross-party agreement is possible in Congress.
Communist Party proposes emergency family income benefit for nearly a million unemployed people
Lautaro Carmona called for direct state aid for unemployed people and the resumption of public works amid what he described as economic stagnation.
