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Autopista Central could be the first to lower Tag tolls in exchange for a longer concession
Urban highway operators want talks with the Ministry of Public Works to include users' overdue and uncollectible debt, which already exceeds US$800 million.
De Grange defends TAG toll reduction on Autopista Central: "It is not a business opportunity for the highway operator"
The minister for both portfolios said users are the main beneficiaries, despite criticism over extending the concession by another 20 months.
Tohá criticizes 25% TAG toll cut on Autopista Central for extending the concession
The former Interior Minister warned that extending the highway contract delays a tender that could lower tolls further.
Macarena Pizarro was stuck on Autopista Central and could not make it to anchor CHV Noticias
The Chilevisión anchor left home four hours before the newscast, and Soledad Agüero had to replace her because of traffic gridlock in Santiago.
Autopista Central TAG toll reduction to take effect in January 2027 divides opinion
The agreement with the concessionaire extends the contract by 20 months in exchange for discounts of up to 25%, drawing criticism from the opposition and users.
Tohá calls 25% cut in Autopista Central TAG tolls populist
The former interior minister warns that postponing the highway tender delays a larger toll reduction for drivers.
Parisi and Socialist Party deputies criticize TAG toll cuts of up to 25% on Autopista Central
The TAG toll cuts would take effect in 2027 in exchange for extending the concession by 20 months, and the opposition alleges that users will bear the cost.
Parisi, Venegas and Flores question TAG toll reduction on Autopista Central
The 20-month concession extension and the concentration of benefits in Santiago are the main objections to the government's agreement.
TAG rate cut in Santiago reopens debate over expensive tolls in the regions
UDI deputies call for the reduction agreed with Autopista Central to be extended to interurban highways. De Grange says the key factor is the age of the contract.
Government coalition and opposition call for TAG toll reduction to extend to regional highways
RN and Republican deputies welcome the agreement with Autopista Central, but the left criticizes the fine print over the contract extension.
Criteria: Kast's approval rises to 28% and disapproval falls to 60%
The Agenda Criteria poll also measured unprompted presidential preferences, the social unrest and the TAG toll reduction on Autopista Central.
La Moneda announces toll and electricity rate cuts after Kast falls to 27% approval
The government denies tailoring its announcements to polls, while Republicans and National Renewal discuss how to halt the decline in presidential approval.
Government in talks with Costanera Norte and Vespucio Sur to lower tolls
Minister Louis de Grange says the age of each concession determines whether tolls can be lowered, rather than whether the highway is in Santiago or the regions.
Cadem: Kast’s approval falls to 30%, its lowest level since he took office
The poll shows declining ratings for 17 of the 18 ministers assessed, with 69% believing the country is heading in the wrong direction, the worst result since March.
Kast and De Grange reportedly set to announce a TAG toll reduction tonight
The Ministry of Public Works is negotiating with concession operators to lower urban highway tolls, a measure questioned by the CPI and Sochitran over its effects.
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.
PDG considers pension fund withdrawals for the long-term unemployed
An internal report estimates that some 215 thousand people could borrow from their own savings, totaling US$410 million, and the government rejects the proposal.
Alvarado says Ambassador Judd's remarks distract and generate media noise
The minister in charge of both ministries said Chilean sovereignty over Magallanes is not negotiable and that the Foreign Ministry will take whatever action it deems appropriate.
San Bernardo mayor accuses central government of neglect after flooding
Christopher White called on the Ministry of Public Works to build stormwater drains and compared the state response in his municipality with the response Las Condes receives.