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Electoral Service detects unsupported payment of $111 million to PDG leadership
The Electoral Service has not approved the PDG's accounts for 2023 or 2024, and the law allows the records to be referred to the Electoral Tribunal after three rejections.
Servel turns to Interior Ministry over Finance Ministry cut that puts elections at risk
Servel President Pamela Figueroa says the Finance Ministry never met with her and warns of risks to the 2028 and 2029 elections.
Servel rejects PDG's 2023 and 2024 financial statements, leaving the party without state funding
The party founded by Franco Parisi could end up before the Tricel if a third statement is rejected, while prosecutors investigate Luis Moreno.
Prosecutor’s Office, Electoral Service and Comptroller General’s Office meet over their autonomy under the 2027 Budget
The national prosecutor, the Electoral Service president and the comptroller general object to the Finance Ministry’s powers over their resources and warn of risks to their operations.
Frente Amplio sought advance dues from its leaders to pay debt to Servel
Gael Yeomans's leadership team asked Boric, lawmakers and mayors for advance contributions to release withheld public funding.
Servel surveys suppliers for the 2028 and 2029 elections
Sonda, Indra Sistemas, Pacifico Cable and Buk SpA are among the firms interested in the market consultations opened by the electoral body.
Government opens talks with Prosecutor's Office over cuts in 2027 Budget
Prosecutor Ángel Valencia accuses the Budget Directorate of exercising unprecedented powers and also spoke on behalf of the Comptroller General's Office and the Electoral Service.
Prosecutor Valencia warns of risks to autonomy in budget bill
The head of the Public Prosecutor’s Office questions cuts to the Supraterritorial Prosecutor’s Office and new spending control rules promoted by the Budget Directorate.
Prosecutor Valencia warns Alvarado over 2027 budget provisions
The Public Prosecutor’s Office fears that Budget Directorate rules on the Supraterritorial Prosecutor’s Office and ECOH will limit its autonomy and is seeking more funding.
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.
Government highlights sovereign rating as Quiroz negotiates sticking points in 2027 budget
Spokesperson Gonzalo Arenas said the bill does not cut social spending and that free tuition and scholarships remain intact.
Subcommittee votes on 7% cut to regional governments in 2027 budget
Governors call for budget item 31 to be rejected after meeting with the Budget Directorate, and senators from the opposition and governing coalition back their demand.
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.