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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.
Multi-vehicle crash on Autopista Central injures several and closes southbound Ruta 5 in Renca
Carabineros, Chile's national police, said those injured in the collision involving a truck, two RED buses and four cars are out of mortal danger and that no one has been arrested.
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.
Renting a TAG for life is equivalent to paying about $328,900 today, UC academic says
Letters from academics question the monthly charge for the toll device as debate continues over the toll reductions agreed with Autopista Central.
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.
Humphreys sees room to lower TAG tolls, but warns about concessionaires' debt
The rating agency warns that extending concession terms does not protect bondholders whose debt matures earlier, and that Ruta del Loa and Ruta del Algarrobo have less room to maneuver.
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.
Investigative Police arrest 15-year-old over carjacking of journalist Mónica Rincón
The suspect was placed in provisional detention, and a family identified him in connection with the theft of the car the gang allegedly used against the CNN Chile journalist.
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.
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.