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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.
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.
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 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 calls Lula after his victory and proposes an agenda to tackle organized crime
The Chilean president spoke with Lula after the runoff and proposed economic integration and regional security as priorities for bilateral relations.
Ernesto Ottone criticizes Kast’s leadership and reissues his memoirs of La Moneda
Ricardo Lagos’s former chief adviser questions the current government’s disarray and the influence of its advisers, and defends the Concertación’s legacy.
Rubilar demands Kast admit mistake over sentence reductions for 56 convicts
The former minister called on the President to make a public statement and on Minister Rabat to apologize, while the Ministry of Justice suspended the sentence reduction decrees.
Kast and British prime minister discussed Falkland Islands, trade and defence
London raised the right of Falkland Islanders to decide their future with the Chilean president amid tensions with Argentina.
Kast wants care in public hospitals to match private hospitals
In San Bernardo, the President said his government wants to improve health budgets, but must first "get its house in order".