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Gonzalo Arenas becomes government spokesperson with connections across party lines
The new spokesperson, a former deputy for La Araucanía, has known Kast since 1994 and supported him in his 2008 bid to lead the UDI.
Solari criticizes Kast and says Rabat should have left the Ministry of Justice
The former Socialist minister accused the justice minister of damaging the government with sentence reductions; Republicans defended Kast's response.
Congress passes law to speed up expulsions as Peru reviews Kast's figures
A Peruvian senator spoke of up to a million people expelled by Chile, but official records show fewer than 2,000 since March.
Kast admits mistake over sentence reductions for abusers and keeps Minister Rabat
The president ruled out removing the justice minister and tasked him with correcting the benefits granted to people convicted of sexual offenses against children.
José Francisco Lagos leaves the Segegob and will keep working with Kast
President Kast accepted the resignation of the undersecretary, who will be replaced by Gonzalo Arenas Hödar, the Executive's new spokesperson.
Deputy Parisi accuses Kast of taking key votes on a trip amid immigration reform vote
The PDG lawmaker defended her abstention and said the absence of Republican deputies traveling with Kast caused the reform to fail by one vote.
Kast to attend Lula’s inauguration as La Moneda calls Brazil an ally
The Chilean government said it respects Brazil’s institutions despite Flavio Bolsonaro’s attempt to challenge the runoff election.
Kast admits mistake over sentence reductions for 56 people convicted of abusing minors
The President acknowledged that his government made a mistake in changing the criteria, but kept Minister Rabat in office and tasked him with correcting the sentence reductions.
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.
Kast asks private sector for trust and promises an "extraordinary" 2027
With his approval rating below 30%, the President defended his government's pace before farmers and criticized public programs that no one evaluates.
Pamela Díaz recounts running into Felipe Kast and his partner at an electronic music party
The TV host said on a podcast that she is no longer in contact with the former senator, though she wishes him well and has fond memories of their relationship.
Descifra poll: 77% believe Kast's government is worse than expected
Fuel price increases passed on to consumers and Minister Jorge Quiroz's power top the reasons for disappointment with the government.
Kast criticizes police officers being put in the "dock"
At a Gope ceremony in Cerrillos, the President defended support for the police and highlighted the law on rules governing the use of force.
Kast acknowledges employment emergency with nearly a million unemployed
The president launched a platform to forecast jobs linked to investment, as his approval rating falls below 30% in polls.
Kast questions Pedro Araya's departure from the Constitution Committee
The President criticized Democratic Socialism for punishing the PPD senator for agreeing with the right on a constitutional reform on security.
Kast launches Enadi to anticipate jobs from major investment projects
Minister Tomás Rau used Metro Line 9, which is expected to involve 22,000 workers, as an example of the information the plan seeks to organize.
Kast responds to the opposition at Enagro: "I don't live by the polls"
With his approval rating at 30% according to Cadem, the president accused opposition senators of blocking the Rules on the Use of Force in the Constitutional Court.
Kast acknowledges mistake over reduced sentences for abusers and keeps Rabat in office
The President admitted that the state had failed the victims, but backed the justice minister and tasked him with correcting the benefits granted.
Kast calls Lula to congratulate him on his reelection in Brazil
The presidents of Peru, Bolivia, Mexico, Uruguay and Paraguay also sent their greetings to the Brazilian leader, who will govern Brazil for a fourth time.
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.