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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.
UDI president blames Boric government for sentence reduction crisis
Guillermo Ramírez defended Minister Rabat, announced a bill and revealed that Squella had apologized to Hernán Larraín.
Ramírez (UDI) defends Rabat and accuses Boric government of breaking the law
The head of the gremialista party said the ministro de Justicia (Justice Minister) should not resign and that the way out is a bill that Congress would pass quickly.
UDI deputies formally ask Prosecutor's Office to investigate Raúl Domínguez for bribery
Flor Weisse and Omar Sabat want to know whether the Public Prosecutor's Office has opened a case over the former official's trip to Shanghai and do not rule out summoning Boric.
UDI president blames Boric government for sentence reductions for 56 convicted offenders
Guillermo Ramírez defended Minister Fernando Rabat and called for changing the law to prevent sentence reductions for child abusers.
UDI defends Rabat over sentence reductions for 56 people convicted of child abuse
Guillermo Ramírez said the justice minister followed the law and blamed Boric's government, while the opposition considers bringing a constitutional accusation against him.
Ramírez accuses Squella of making slanderous remarks against Hernán Larraín
The president of the UDI joined Evópoli in rebuking the Republican leader and warned that the infighting weakens the government in Congress.
Ruling coalition leaders press Kast to join anti-cartel coalition
UDI, RN, Republicans and other allies argue that staying out would be a mistake in the face of cross-border crime; La Moneda is expected to decide next week.
Kast meets with ruling coalition party leaders, who back Rabat over sentence reductions
Republicans and UDI defend the justice minister, rule out a constitutional impeachment and call for changes to the law on prison benefits.
Ruling coalition splits over revoking decrees or changing the law on sentence reductions
RN proposes annulling the recent benefits through a constitutional amendment, while the UDI asks the government to study whether it can revoke the decrees.
Squella apologizes to Hernán Larraín and deletes his post about Paul Schäfer
The Republican Party leader acknowledged that his irony was disproportionate and called the UDI, which accepted the gesture and reaffirmed the governing alliance.
Ruling coalition criticizes Minister Rau for urging caution before retirement
Deputies and senators from RN, UDI and Evópoli accused the cabinet of lacking social sensitivity following the decline in AFP pension administrators' Fund E.
Squella and Ramírez back Rabat amid possible constitutional impeachment
The leaders of the Republican Party and the Independent Democratic Union blame an unclear law for the sentence reductions and announce a bill to amend it on Monday.
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.
Deputy Flor Weisse opposes pension fund administrators managing housing savings
The UDI lawmaker was the only member of her political bloc to vote against the government's amendment in the Finance Committee, where it was nevertheless approved.
Gonzalo Arenas takes over as Kast government spokesperson, replacing Lagos
The former UDI lawmaker and dean at Universidad San Sebastián will become the executive branch's public voice after months without a permanent spokesperson.
Hoffmann accuses Squella of damaging the Kast Government
The gremialista vice president said the Republican leader shows a "pattern of behavior" and distrusts his loyal partners in the governing coalition.
Araya's departure from Constitution Committee casts doubt on PS's turn to lead Senate
The governing coalition is divided between honoring the pact with the PS and forming a new majority without the left to lead the Senate from 2027.
Rabat gains support in PDG amid threat of constitutional impeachment
The opposition has 65 deputies and needs Parisi’s caucus to impeach the minister, but at least six of its 14 lawmakers have ruled it out.
Iván Moreira voices disappointment with government over reduced sentences for abusers
The lawmaker from Los Lagos said he would remain loyal to Kast, but that the controversy at the Ministry of Justice was "the last straw".
