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Deputy Vergara expects the 2027 Budget to reinstate Yo Elijo Mi PC
The Republican lawmaker acknowledges that the computer program was not delivering technical results, but believes its social value will save it.
Macaya anticipates agreement on 2027 Budget with focus on regional governments and National School Aid and Scholarships Board
The chair of the joint committee expects adjustments to Science, autonomous bodies, the National School Aid and Scholarships Board and "I Choose My PC" before approving the 2027 budget.

Study finds $325 billion in cuts to 48 social programs for 2027
Employment subsidies, Yo elijo mi PC and childhood programs are among those most affected in the proposed 2027 Budget, according to Horizonte Ciudadano.
Núñez says Chile Despega is not enough and calls for expanded employment subsidies
The Senate president called on the executive branch to spend more to address unemployment of 9.6% and criticized the cut to the Yo Elijo Mi PC program.

Teachers' Association says 2027 Budget undermines social rights
Mario Aguilar warned that merging classes, eliminating co-teaching and ending Yo Elijo Mi PC will worsen classroom conditions.
Camila Vallejo accuses Kast's government of being "extremely classist"
Boric's former spokesperson questioned cuts affecting Yo Elijo Mi PC and the Ricardo Soto Law, and accused the administration of blaming the previous government.

Kast's 2027 budget proposes $91.2 trillion in spending and sparks disputes
Health and security spending rise, while cuts to Prodemu, the Cholito Law and "I Choose My PC" draw criticism in Congress and within the governing coalition.

Milad denies uproar at FIFA meeting and points to federation election in February
The ANFP president said FIFA wants to avoid transitional leadership and have the Federation elect a president for a four-year term.
Cuts to education, health and regions strain Joint Budget Committee
The Autonomous Fiscal Council opens the debate in the Joint Committee this Wednesday; government supporters and opposition members already anticipate disputes over Local Public Education Services, regional governments and health.
Kast government would scrap ICT Scholarship and delays transfers to local public education services
Former officials, Puente Alto’s mayor, academics and Confech question education adjustments in the 2027 Budget and announce protests.
Senators ask Kast to back bill requiring pension fund administrators to reimburse losses
Senator Daniel Núñez hopes the government will back the bill at Tuesday's special Senate session, where Rau and Cortez will appear.

Deputy Serrano compares Kast's economic policy to Pinochetism
The Communist caucus leader criticizes Minister Arzola and Ministers Quiroz and Alvarado over education cuts in the 2027 Budget.
Truce in Oleshky provides for evacuation through a safe corridor with civilian teams
Fewer than 2,000 people, most of them older adults, remain in Oleshky and will be able to choose whether to be taken to Russia or Ukrainian territory.
Fund E's 10.4% decline could lower pensions as Socialist Party seeks to curb fees
Claudia Sanhueza warns that recovering the losses would require returns above 11%, while Socialist Party deputies propose penalizing pension fund administrators in loss-making years.
Kast asks private sector for trust and promises an "extraordinary" 2027
With his approval rating below 30%, the President defended his government's pace before farmers and criticized public programs that no one evaluates.
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.

Borrowers under the State-Guaranteed Loan program can restructure their entire debt in up to 48 installments
The CAE Total agreement is signed exclusively online, has no income or prior repayment history requirements and will be available until January 17, 2027.
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.
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.
Walker says FIFA did not question sports corporation law and points to Quilín
The senator says the ANFP board elected in November will be transitional because of the 18-month deadline set by the new law.