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Government has twelve days to unlock funding for Sala Cuna
Opposition and governing-coalition lawmakers are looking for a way to fund Sala Cuna (employer-provided nursery care) without using the Seguro de Cesantía, while Rau rules out raising labor costs.
Labor Committee unanimously approves universal childcare bill in principle
Minister Tomás Rau announced amendments on funding, copayments and public early childhood education; the deadline to submit them is October 30.
Kast calls for party unity to reach agreements on security, jobs and nursery care
The President cited the withdrawal of his reform on states of emergency as an example that a cross-party agreement is possible in Congress.
Sala Cuna: diputada Ossandón pide a Quiroz destrabar el financiamientoIn Spanish
La vicepresidenta de la Cámara alista una fórmula de RN que usaría parte del Seguro de Cesantía, mientras el gobierno no reúne los votos.In Spanish
Labor Ministry reviews the numbers behind ChileMujeres' formula to fund the sala cuna
The foundation proposes lowering the contribution to 0.3% and offsetting it with a larger share from the Unemployment Insurance solidarity fund, at no cost to employers.
Applications open for Junji and Integra nurseries and preschools for 2027
Families can apply online to as many facilities as they wish until November 27 and will receive the results on December 11.
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.
Classes suspended in 12 comunas of O'Higgins over landslide risk
The Mineduc halted classes at every level and type of school in Rancagua, Machalí, Rengo and nine other comunas due to the frontal system.
Escondida supervisors approve $30 million bonus and end strike
Union No. 2's new contract runs through 2029 and increases production, transport and night-shift bonuses at BHP's mine in Antofagasta.
Escondida supervisors approve offer with $30 million signing bonus
Union No. 2 at BHP's mine in Antofagasta accepted the offer with 64.14% of the votes, and its new collective bargaining agreement will run from 2026 to 2029.
Kast challenges Congress over detention period for irregular migrants
The President reiterated his call to extend the five-day detention period for deporting migrants, and La Moneda is preparing to seek reconsideration in the Senate.
BHP offers Escondida supervisors $28 million per worker to avert strike
Escondida's Supervisors and Staff Union No. 2 has until this Tuesday to respond; if it rejects the offer, the strike starts on Wednesday the 14th.
Government to submit package of 10 labor measures before year-end
The government will leave changes to severance pay based on years of service until 2027, an idea that still raises doubts within the governing coalition.
Chile has the highest unemployment in the region and the second highest in the OECD
With unemployment at 9.6%, Chile exceeds Colombia and trails only Spain in the OECD, while economists point to domestic causes.
Cámara recibe el primer presupuesto de Kast en medio de críticas por Yo elijo mi PCIn Spanish
El Ejecutivo propone expandir el gasto en 1,5% para 2027, y el fin de un programa de computadores escolares concentra el rechazo de oficialistas y opositores.In Spanish
Briones responds to Parisi over his criticism of the debt in the Presupuesto 2027
El exministro de Hacienda acusó un "error básico" del líder del PDG, que dijo que al Gobierno le sobran más de US$1.000 millones en su solicitud.In Spanish
García Ruminot admits the Treasury lacks the funds to pay its public debt
The 2027 Budget seeks authorization for up to US$25,600 million in debt, while tax revenue is expected to remain similar to 2026 levels.
García Ruminot: Chile must reschedule US$17 billion in debt it cannot pay
The Segpres minister added US$7 billion for the 2027 deficit and said about US$5 billion goes to interest alone every year.