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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.
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.
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.
Criticism of Kast’s political setup revives rumors of a cabinet reshuffle
Lawmakers from the governing coalition and the opposition question government communications and political leadership as presidential approval falls to 28%.
Government projects 59% drop in fiscal cash holdings for 2027 due to debt payments
The Treasury's financial assets would fall to 3.9% of GDP in 2027, and the sovereign wealth funds would remain below the 5% to 7% range suggested by the IMF.
Opposition meets and claims Kast government is in crisis after poll decline
Carmona, Soto and Cicardini criticize the government's performance and demand a change of course, while Cadem puts presidential approval at 30%.
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.
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.
Sichel tells Quiroz to take on a political role or leave Hacienda
The mayor of Ñuñoa accused the Government of being "panicked about fiscal spending" and compared Quiroz with former ministers such as Andrés Velasco.
