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2027 budget cuts funding for the University of Chile's CEAC by 36.8%
The University of Chile asked Congress to restore $2,165 million in funding from the Ministry of Cultures that supports the operation of the Grand National Symphony Hall.
2027 budget: $18.3 trillion approved for Health as Housing vote is postponed
The Health allocation rises 4.7% compared with 2026, while the opposition pressed Minister Iván Poduje with proposals for the housing plan.
Government to seek bids for weather radars and tsunami warning systems in 2027 Budget
Following rains associated with Super El Niño, Undersecretary Máximo Pavez said purchasing monitoring equipment requires a large investment.
2027 budget cut leaves Gran Sala Sinfónica without Culture Ministry funding
The director of the University of Chile's Center for Artistic and Cultural Extension asks Congress to review the removal of $2,165 million in funding for the operation of its venues.
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.
Valdivia mayor requests meeting with ministers over 2027 budget cuts
Carla Amtmann denounces cuts to the Cholito Law, the Undersecretariat for Regional and Administrative Development and regional governments, and says the Chilean Association of Municipalities still has no schedule for talks.
2027 budget would cut funding for Cholito Law by 86%
The cut comes as the responsible pet ownership law approaches its tenth anniversary and criticism resurfaces over clandestine breeding operations and limited enforcement.
2027 budget leaves out US$1.5 million to promote Chilean pisco
Producers in Atacama and Coquimbo want the Ministry of Finance to repeat its 2026 funding in 2027, as pisco exports rise for two consecutive years.
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.
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.
2027 budget leaves University of Chile’s Grand Symphony Hall without Culture Ministry funding
CEAC director Dominique Thomann asks for clarification on the cut and warns that the operation of two venues along Alameda is at stake.
Subcommittee rejects funding for National Search Plan in 2027 budget
Organizations representing relatives of disappeared detainees warn that the adjustments jeopardize forensic examinations and victim identification.
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.
Academy of Sciences warns of 10% science cut in 2027 Budget
Sergio Lavandero warned of unprecedented cuts to equipment, applied science and opportunities for young researchers, and called on the Government to disclose its plan.
Kast gives governors ten days to reach an agreement on the 2027 Budget
The President acknowledged a difficult situation for employment, but defended the Reconstruction Law and announced a tour of China, Vietnam and Japan.
Children’s Ombudsman’s Office identifies cuts to 102 allocations in the 2027 Budget
The agency asks the Ministry of Finance to justify cuts to alternative care, adoption, scholarships and juvenile justice, although total spending on children rises by 0.81%.
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.
Peña and De la Llera clash over university cuts in the 2027 Budget
The rector of the UC calls for halting the reduction to higher education, while the rector of the UDP defends prioritizing early childhood amid fiscal scarcity.
Grau alleges 30% cut to employment subsidies in 2027 budget
Boric’s former minister says Kast’s proposal prioritizes current spending over public investment, which would grow by only 1.6%.
