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UDI deputy calls for Poduje's departure as government considers Milei case closed
Mario Olavarría (UDI) called it "unacceptable" for a presidential reprimand to resolve the episode, while the Ministry of the Interior moves on.
Governing coalition's 18-O statement sparks friction between the UDI and Kaiser's PNL
The Partido Nacional Libertario did not sign the governing coalition's letter on the social uprising, and the opposition questioned both its content and its timing.
Gonzalo Arenas, former UDI deputy, is Kast's pick to become La Moneda spokesperson
The lawyer and historian specializing in Diego Portales would take over at the General Secretariat of Government to bring order to communications that the ruling coalition has criticized for months.
Finance Ministry would remove Fraud Law amendment from MK4, according to UDI
UDI deputies say the government will retain the requirement of "gross negligence" for banks to refuse to refund money lost to fraud.
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.
Chile's right prepares events marking seven years since October 18 unrest as libertarians call for pardons
Republicans, UDI and RN are preparing campaigns and forums marking the social unrest, while the PNL presses Kast to pardon convicted military and police personnel.
Ruling coalition parties sign letter against violence seven years after social unrest
UDI, RN, Republicans, Evópoli, PCC and Demócratas condemn the violence of October 18 and call on the remaining parties to join before Sunday.
Álvaro Ortiz opens the door to the Christian Democratic Party fielding its own presidential candidate
The Christian Democratic leader defends holding talks with the Communist Party and the Broad Front, but says that alliance is not enough and is talking with the Independent Democratic Union, National Renewal and Evópoli.
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.
Moreira urges Kast to call Marco Rubio over Ambassador Brandon Judd's remarks
The UDI senator believes the Foreign Ministry's protest notes are not enough to stop the diplomat from questioning Chilean sovereignty.
Ruling coalition rules out Kast pardons this weekend for uniformed personnel involved in October 18 events
Squella and Ramírez call for waiting for the right moment, while Kaiser and Deputy Diego Vergara demand that the campaign promise be fulfilled now.
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.
Juan Aliste Vega’s death reopens debate over pardons in the governing coalition
Republican deputies call for humanitarian pardons for terminally ill prisoners, while Chile Vamos has yet to adopt an official position on the issue.
Commission unanimously approves parole for Patricio Maturana
The Talca commission's unanimous decision divided Congress: governing coalition lawmakers called for pardons, while the opposition backed Senator Campillai.
Sofía Rengifo, former director of the National Sports Institute, takes over as national director of the Solidarity and Social Investment Fund
The former technical councilor for Las Condes joins the Solidarity and Social Investment Fund following a Senior Public Management selection process and pledges to support vulnerable families' finances.
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.
Republicans call for stronger security seven years after the social uprising
Republican Party deputies accuse the left of downplaying the violence of 2019, while the governing coalition signed a declaration for peace.
Disapproval of social uprising rises to 64% seven years after October 18, according to Panel Ciudadano-UDD
A UDD survey that tracked 978 people since 2019 shows that only 31% now consider the social uprising necessary.
Chilean lawmakers warn of neglected heritage after old house collapses in Santiago
Santelices requested a joint session of the Housing and Culture committees, and Charpentier sent formal requests to three ministries about historic buildings at risk.
Ruling coalition signs declaration against violence during social unrest and takes aim at opposition
Six ruling coalition parties accuse opposition groups of endorsing the violence of 2019, while the National Libertarian Party refused to sign.