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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%.
Governing coalition backs Quiroz after Sichel's criticism during 2027 Budget debate
Republicanos, UDI, RN and Evópoli defended the Finance Minister, while the mayor of Ñuñoa called for a political minister to act as a counterweight to him.
2027 budget would cut funding for Cholito Law by 86%
The cut comes as the responsible pet ownership law approaches its tenth anniversary and criticism resurfaces over clandestine breeding operations and limited enforcement.
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.
Subcommittee votes on 7% cut to regional governments in 2027 budget
Governors call for budget item 31 to be rejected after meeting with the Budget Directorate, and senators from the opposition and governing coalition back their demand.
Congress resumes 2027 budget debate with Defense, Prosecutor’s Office and Comptroller’s Office in dispute
The 7.6% increase for Defense and objections from the national prosecutor and the comptroller mark the return of the budget debate after constituency week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Opposition economists' forum forecasts GDP decline and criticizes Finance Ministry
Former officials including Carlos Ominami and Roberto Zahler blame the finance minister for the economic deterioration and warn of more social protests.
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.
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.