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National Reconstruction Law published, with first measures taking effect in November
Law No. 21,850 brings tax cuts, zero VAT on new homes and a phased implementation schedule running through 2029.

National Reconstruction Law published in Official Gazette, setting its timetable in motion
Four tax and training measures take effect on November 1. VAT exemptions and capital repatriation will follow later.
Kast asks farmers for a vote of confidence and promises a 2027 with less unemployment
Speaking to the Sociedad Nacional de Agricultura, the president admitted that unemployment is weighing on the country but said 2027 will be an extraordinary year.

Kast on October 18: "We hope it never happens again"
The president called for looking to the future and did not address the pardons sought by the National Libertarian Party seven years after the social uprising.

Fitch welcomes the 2027 budget adjustment but questions whether it will last
The ratings agency maintains Chile’s A- rating and attributes the fiscal improvement more to copper and lithium than to the government’s spending cuts.
Scotiabank takes US$39 million charge over corporate tax cut
The cut in corporate tax to 23% forces the Canadian bank to reduce tax assets, an effect that could extend to other firms.
Finance Ministry to present Kast with modernization agenda featuring AI and biometric Clave Única
Undersecretary Sebastián Vallebona proposes adding biometrics to Clave Única, providing apps to municipalities and using AI under closed protocols.

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.

Governing coalition backs Quiroz after Sichel's criticism during 2027 Budget debate
Republicanos, UDI, RN and Evópoli defended the Finance Minister, while the mayor of Ñuñoa called for a political minister to act as a counterweight to him.

Kast to make Enade debut with focus on growth, jobs and security
The President will reaffirm his targets of 6% unemployment and 4% growth before business leaders at his first meeting with them as president.
