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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.
Camila Vallejo accuses Kast's government of being "extremely classist"
Boric's former spokesperson questioned cuts affecting Yo Elijo Mi PC and the Ricardo Soto Law, and accused the administration of blaming the previous government.
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.
Quiroz leads Kast's cabinet agenda but records his worst rating
The seventh Descifra survey shows declines for Quiroz, Alvarado and Poduje, and a debut with negative ratings for Foreign Minister Pérez Mackenna.
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 faces criticism over missing barriers and conflicting accounts after debris flow
The mayors of Ñuñoa and Las Condes question the government's handling of the emergency as prosecutors examine what was done to prevent the disaster.
Camila Vallejo says veto of Bachelet's UN bid brought her back into the debate
The former government spokesperson criticized Kast for not supporting Bachelet's UN bid and said a possible third presidential run would be decided later.
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.
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.
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.
Kast government shelves its constitutional security reform
La Moneda has dropped the flagship initiative of Kast's campaign and is now prioritizing 24 security bills amid the rain emergency.
