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Provoste demands changes to 2027 Budget over cuts to regional investment
The DC senator accuses the Kast government of cutting regional funding by more than 9% while six regions have unemployment above 10%.
Opposition criticizes cuts to Senapred in 2027 Budget after mudslide
Opposition and governing coalition deputies call for stronger disaster prevention as the Finance Ministry cuts funding for the emergency service.
Prosecutor’s Office, Electoral Service and Comptroller General’s Office meet over their autonomy under the 2027 Budget
The national prosecutor, the Electoral Service president and the comptroller general object to the Finance Ministry’s powers over their resources and warn of risks to their operations.
Government opens talks with Prosecutor's Office over cuts in 2027 Budget
Prosecutor Ángel Valencia accuses the Budget Directorate of exercising unprecedented powers and also spoke on behalf of the Comptroller General's Office and the Electoral Service.
Prosecutor Valencia warns Alvarado over 2027 budget provisions
The Public Prosecutor’s Office fears that Budget Directorate rules on the Supraterritorial Prosecutor’s Office and ECOH will limit its autonomy and is seeking more funding.
Orrego and Codina clash over Senapred funding cut in the 2027 Budget
The governor criticizes the reduction in emergency funding and the delegate defends it on fiscal deficit grounds, while both debate how to pay for radars.
Quiroz offers to negotiate the 2027 Budget point by point amid pressure
RN calls for protecting social benefits, while the PDG demands an explanation of the US$6,000 million in savings Kast promised during his campaign.
Vodanovic questions 4.8% cut to regional governments in 2027 Budget
The Socialist Party president will seek support across political groups to reverse a cut that leaves Maule with more than $8 billion less.
Javier Macaya chairs the Joint Committee on the 2027 Budget for the first time
The UDI senator leads the committee of 26 lawmakers reviewing public spending, alongside a right wing with several newcomers to the debate.
PDG makes support for 2027 Budget conditional over cuts to social programs
Yo Elijo Mi PC loses funding and Prodemu receives funds only for its closure, while governing coalition deputies defend the executive's adjustments.
2027 budget cuts Energy, Culture and Science and freezes Education
Security, Public Works and Health gain funding, while four ministries bear Finance Minister Jorge Quiroz's fiscal adjustment.
Kast's 2027 budget proposes $91.2 trillion in spending and sparks disputes
Health and security spending rise, while cuts to Prodemu, the Cholito Law and "I Choose My PC" draw criticism in Congress and within the governing coalition.
UDI deputies seek to stop SII from collecting taxes on online betting
UDI lawmakers Sulantay and Cretton will introduce an amendment to the 2027 Budget against digital VAT on illegal platforms.
Vallejo accuses Kast of failing to keep his promises seven months into his government
The former Communist government spokesperson criticized the economy and the 2027 Budget, and praised Bachelet as a unifying figure for progressives.
Huechuraba mayor warns Bicentenario Cable Car would operate without Bip! card payments
Maximiliano Luksic urges José Antonio Kast's government to integrate the cable car into public transport during the 2027 Budget debate.
Confech and opposition deputies coordinate opposition to education budget
Students, workers and left-wing lawmakers call on the Kast government to submit a new proposal for the 2027 education budget.
Kast's approval falls to 27% and disapproval rises to 64%, according to Criteria
The online poll shows that 82% of respondents believe José Antonio Kast's government has fallen short of their expectations.
Governors call for rejection of regional governments' budget allocation after meeting with Dipres ends without agreement
Agorechi demands restoration of $250 billion cut from the regions and calls for a vote against budget item 31 on Monday, October 19, in Valparaíso.
Pavez rules out using constitutional 2% provision for rain emergencies
The Undersecretary of the Interior defended Senapred's budget and said regional governments can already allocate funds to emergencies.
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.
