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Kast calls in La Paz for differences with Bolivia not to stall relations
Rodrigo Paz welcomed Kast with agreements on mining, energy and fiber optics, but reiterated that Bolivia's maritime claim is non-negotiable.
Bachelet and Boric lead the opposition as relations with Kast cool
The former presidents brought together parties ranging from the Christian Democrats to the Communist Party in Ñuñoa, and La Moneda responded that the President would not stoop to that level.
Kast condemns October 18 violence and promises full force of the law against those detained
The president put the number of arrests following marches marking the anniversary of the social uprising at 110 and criticized leaders who do not seek permits.
Republican deputies join Kaiser at event where he challenged Kast over pardons
The presence of Cristián Araya and Enrique Bassaletti alongside the libertarian leader upset UDI, RN and Evópoli, partners in the governing coalition.
FA and PC reject Kast's security agenda; PS and PPD are divided
Votes on rules governing the use of force, migrant detention and the Anti-Barricade Law 2.0 reveal an opposition with no common stance on Kast's agenda.
Maritime claim will keep straining relations with Bolivia after Kast's visit
Kast and Rodrigo Paz reached agreements on trade, mining and energy, but La Paz insisted on its aspiration to sovereign access to the Pacific.
Kast resists allies’ pressure for a major cabinet reshuffle
The ruling parties consider La Moneda’s political model exhausted, but the President plans substantial changes only in 2027.
Poduje stays above 50% despite decline in support for Kast and cabinet
Work on the ground, clashes with the Ministry of Finance and television experience could explain why the housing minister is weathering the government's difficult spell.
Chilean lawmakers welcome Kast's visit to Bolivia but warn the sea is not up for negotiation
Government and opposition members of the Foreign Relations Committee backed the trip, with reservations over the maritime claim and ideological alignment.
Kast has visited eight countries in seven months, with a focus on Latin America
The trip to La Paz, the first Chilean state visit to Bolivia since 1955, capped a foreign agenda centered on like-minded governments and neighboring countries.
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 over US Vice President JD Vance's visit to Santiago in November
A potential visit by Vance would be the highest-level US visit under Kast, although neither the presidential palace nor the White House has confirmed it.
Rubilar criticizes Kast’s political structure and lack of a government spokesperson minister
Piñera’s former spokesperson attributed part of the President’s decline in the polls to structural flaws and unclear communication from La Moneda.
Criticism of Kast’s political setup revives rumors of a cabinet reshuffle
Lawmakers from the governing coalition and the opposition question government communications and political leadership as presidential approval falls to 28%.
Kast directed the response to the Las Condes mudslide from La Moneda
El Mostrador's +Política newsletter questions the government's political leadership and highlights Bachelet's call to postpone candidacies.
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.
Kast in Bolivia: differences over sea access do not prevent working together
The Chilean president acknowledged legitimate differences with La Paz but backed tourism, trade and joint efforts to combat drug trafficking.
Opposition meets and claims Kast government is in crisis after poll decline
Carmona, Soto and Cicardini criticize the government's performance and demand a change of course, while Cadem puts presidential approval at 30%.
Kast orders preventive weather emergency declaration from Coquimbo to Biobío
The measure aims to free up resources and activate a special alert for heavy rain, hailstorms and possible landslides.
Kast's approval rating falls below 30% as governing coalition bets on showing results
The governing coalition is counting on showcasing achievements to reverse the President's decline in the polls, which threatens his legislative agenda.