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UDI deputy calls for Poduje's departure as government considers Milei case closed
Mario Olavarría (UDI) called it "unacceptable" for a presidential reprimand to resolve the episode, while the Ministry of the Interior moves on.
Governing coalition's 18-O statement sparks friction between the UDI and Kaiser's PNL
The Partido Nacional Libertario did not sign the governing coalition's letter on the social uprising, and the opposition questioned both its content and its timing.
Gonzalo Arenas, former UDI deputy, is Kast's pick to become La Moneda spokesperson
The lawyer and historian specializing in Diego Portales would take over at the General Secretariat of Government to bring order to communications that the ruling coalition has criticized for months.
UDI deputies call for intercity highways to be included in toll cuts
Four UDI lawmakers from the regions say toll renegotiations focus only on Santiago's urban highways.
Chile's right prepares events marking seven years since October 18 unrest as libertarians call for pardons
Republicans, UDI and RN are preparing campaigns and forums marking the social unrest, while the PNL presses Kast to pardon convicted military and police personnel.
Ruling coalition parties sign letter against violence seven years after social unrest
UDI, RN, Republicans, Evópoli, PCC and Demócratas condemn the violence of October 18 and call on the remaining parties to join before Sunday.
Álvaro Ortiz opens the door to the Christian Democratic Party fielding its own presidential candidate
The Christian Democratic leader defends holding talks with the Communist Party and the Broad Front, but says that alliance is not enough and is talking with the Independent Democratic Union, National Renewal and Evópoli.
Moreira urges Kast to call Marco Rubio over Ambassador Brandon Judd's remarks
The UDI senator believes the Foreign Ministry's protest notes are not enough to stop the diplomat from questioning Chilean sovereignty.
Ruling coalition rules out Kast pardons this weekend for uniformed personnel involved in October 18 events
Squella and Ramírez call for waiting for the right moment, while Kaiser and Deputy Diego Vergara demand that the campaign promise be fulfilled now.
Ossandón (RN) says Kast's governing parties "never became a coalition"
The Chamber's second vice president said Kast decided from the outset not to form a coalition and called for cooperation among equals.
Juan Aliste Vega’s death reopens debate over pardons in the governing coalition
Republican deputies call for humanitarian pardons for terminally ill prisoners, while Chile Vamos has yet to adopt an official position on the issue.
Commission unanimously approves parole for Patricio Maturana
The Talca commission's unanimous decision divided Congress: governing coalition lawmakers called for pardons, while the opposition backed Senator Campillai.
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.
Ruling coalition signs declaration against violence during social unrest and takes aim at opposition
Six ruling coalition parties accuse opposition groups of endorsing the violence of 2019, while the National Libertarian Party refused to sign.
Macaya challenges Kast's government: "The time for blaming the previous administration is over"
The senator from the governing coalition urged dual minister Daniel Mas to move beyond the "dismal employment figures" during a regional forum in O'Higgins.
Government proposes 7.6% increase for Defense in a budget with spending cuts
The Air Force leads the increases with 9.8%, while higher education, culture, science and regional governments would face cuts.
Libertarians criticize La Moneda for not commemorating October 18
Senator Vanessa Kaiser demanded clear signals from Kast's government, while other governing parties organize their own activities.
Minister Marín defends her ministry after Olivares’s remarks against Bachelet
The Minister of Women used figures on female representation to respond to the PDG deputy, who told the former president to look after her grandchildren.
La Moneda evaluates presidential delegates following regional ministerial secretaries' departures
Controversies in Coquimbo, Valparaíso and Quillota, along with a low public profile in Los Lagos, feature in the executive branch's monitoring of its regional officials.
