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Matthei calls for Finance Minister Quiroz's removal after fifth gasoline price increase
The former mayor of Providencia questioned the fiscal consistency of Kast's government and ruled out the administration replacing the finance minister.
Finance Committee raises maximum rate for small loans in MK4 bill
The Ministry of Finance backed creating three tiers with surcharges of 14, 21 and 29 percentage points above the current interest rate for loans of up to UF 200.
Opposition economists' forum forecasts GDP decline and criticizes Finance Ministry
Former officials including Carlos Ominami and Roberto Zahler blame the finance minister for the economic deterioration and warn of more social protests.
Dollar near $1,000 and fuel subsidy worry Finance Ministry
Minister Jorge Quiroz faces pressure from his own political camp to spend more, while unemployment reaches 9.6% and mining drags down the economy.
Truckers rule out strike despite $91.5 diesel price increase and back Finance Ministry
Sergio Pérez, leader of the CNTC, warned that continuing to curb prices through Mepco would increase public debt, which already totals US$155,000 million.
Finance Committee approves Fonavi and makes progress on MK4 reform
Deputies will vote this Wednesday on the rest of the capital markets bill, which includes mortgage loans through BancoEstado.
Sichel challenges Quiroz: change course or add a political minister to counterbalance him
The mayor of Ñuñoa blamed the Finance Minister's lack of empathy for the low approval of José Antonio Kast's government.
Sichel tells Quiroz to take on a political role or leave Hacienda
The mayor of Ñuñoa accused the Government of being "panicked about fiscal spending" and compared Quiroz with former ministers such as Andrés Velasco.
Governors and Finance Ministry have ten days to resolve regional budget cut dispute
The regions are calling for the 2026 budget baseline to be maintained and reject a blanket rule that penalizes all regional governments equally.
Chamber's Finance Committee approves allowing Corfo to create a fund of funds for startups
Deputies from RN, DC and PDG are pushing the measure, while the government and the Republican Party object to it as unconstitutional ahead of the floor vote.
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.
Startup Caucus submits seven amendments to MK4 and calls for a fund of funds
Deputies from RN, PDG and DC want Corfo to invest in venture capital, despite reservations from the executive branch, while the Ministry of Finance reviews the reform.
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.
Regional secretaries for Economy in Aysén and Finance in Biobío resign
These two departures bring the number of regional secretaries who have left the Kast government since March to 44, according to Emol. El Desconcierto puts the count at 45.
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.
Government prepares tender for 420 hectares of state-owned land in Bahía Inglesa
The Ministries of National Assets, Finance and Economy seek to attract private investment in hotels, housing and services in Caldera, with operations starting in 2031.
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.
Fenabus declares alert over fifth consecutive diesel price increase
The rural and intercity bus association says the Ministry of Finance failed to make progress on the March agenda and warns of reduced service frequencies and job losses.
Fund E falls 10.4% as Socialist Party proposes banning pension fund manager fees in years with losses
Recovering the losses would require returns above 11%, twice the historical average, warns former Undersecretary of Finance Claudia Sanhueza.
Gasoline prices rise by $41.3 in fifth consecutive increase as deputies urge government action
PDG and UDI deputies ask the Ministry of Finance to lower fuel prices by up to $150 per liter or adjust Mepco following the $91.5 increase in diesel prices.