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Kast calls in La Paz for differences with Bolivia not to stall relations
Rodrigo Paz welcomed Kast with agreements on mining, energy and fiber optics, but reiterated that Bolivia's maritime claim is non-negotiable.
Bachelet and Boric lead the opposition as relations with Kast cool
The former presidents brought together parties ranging from the Christian Democrats to the Communist Party in Ñuñoa, and La Moneda responded that the President would not stoop to that level.
Kast proposes restoring relations with Bolivia at the highest level in La Paz
Chile and Bolivia signed agreements on trade, mining, energy and fiber optics, and Rodrigo Paz accepted an invitation to visit Chile next year.
José Francisco Lagos leaves the Segegob and will keep working with Kast
President Kast accepted the resignation of the undersecretary, who will be replaced by Gonzalo Arenas Hödar, the Executive's new spokesperson.
Deputy Parisi accuses Kast of taking key votes on a trip amid immigration reform vote
The PDG lawmaker defended her abstention and said the absence of Republican deputies traveling with Kast caused the reform to fail by one vote.
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.
Kast condemns October 18 violence and promises full force of the law against those detained
The president put the number of arrests following marches marking the anniversary of the social uprising at 110 and criticized leaders who do not seek permits.
Kast invites Rodrigo Paz to Chile and reopens dialogue with Bolivia in La Paz
The first official visit by a Chilean president to Bolivia since 1955 ended with agreements on mining, trade and energy, and a reciprocal visit planned for 2027.
Republican deputies join Kaiser at event where he challenged Kast over pardons
The presence of Cristián Araya and Enrique Bassaletti alongside the libertarian leader upset UDI, RN and Evópoli, partners in the governing coalition.
Kast calls for October 18 events to "never happen again" and avoids discussing pardons
The president will hold no official event to mark the anniversary of the social uprising and remained silent amid pressure from libertarians and Republicans.
FA and PC reject Kast's security agenda; PS and PPD are divided
Votes on rules governing the use of force, migrant detention and the Anti-Barricade Law 2.0 reveal an opposition with no common stance on Kast's agenda.
Libertarians press Kast to pardon military and police personnel this October 18
The National Libertarian Party demands that he fulfill a 2025 campaign promise, while La Moneda reviews cases individually and makes no commitment on dates.
Kast responds to the opposition at Enagro: "I don't live by the polls"
With his approval rating at 30% according to Cadem, the president accused opposition senators of blocking the Rules on the Use of Force in the Constitutional Court.
Maritime claim will keep straining relations with Bolivia after Kast's visit
Kast and Rodrigo Paz reached agreements on trade, mining and energy, but La Paz insisted on its aspiration to sovereign access to the Pacific.
Kast asks agricultural sector for a vote of confidence and promises lower unemployment in 2027
Speaking before the National Agriculture Society, the president acknowledged that unemployment poses a challenge for the country, but said 2027 would be an extraordinary year.
Kast accuses opposition of "political maneuvering" and calls for agreement on education
At Enagro 2026, the President reiterated that Congress is denying him tools to combat crime and called for clear goals for primary education.
Kast gives governors ten days to reach an agreement on the 2027 Budget
The President acknowledged a difficult situation for employment, but defended the Reconstruction Law and announced a tour of China, Vietnam and Japan.
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.
Kaiser presses Kast to have his ministers unblock the Dominga project
The PNL demands that the government review the environmental rejection of Dominga, a US$3,000 million investment in La Higuera, amid rising regional unemployment.
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.