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2027 budget cuts funding for the University of Chile's CEAC by 36.8%
The University of Chile asked Congress to restore $2,165 million in funding from the Ministry of Cultures that supports the operation of the Grand National Symphony Hall.
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.
Deputy Vergara expects the 2027 Budget to reinstate Yo Elijo Mi PC
The Republican lawmaker acknowledges that the computer program was not delivering technical results, but believes its social value will save it.
Subcommittee rejects funding for National Search Plan in 2027 budget
Organizations representing relatives of disappeared detainees warn that the adjustments jeopardize forensic examinations and victim identification.
Deputy Serrano compares Kast's economic policy to Pinochetism
The Communist caucus leader criticizes Minister Arzola and Ministers Quiroz and Alvarado over education cuts in the 2027 Budget.
Communist Party declares "strategic resistance" to Kast government
The communists will prioritize social mobilization over electoral politics and make the 2027 budget their main battle with La Moneda.
Mayor Toledo accuses Minister Arzola of failing to deliver on school transfer to Local Public Education Service
Puente Alto did not budget for education in 2027, and the Ministry of Education postponed the transfer of its schools to the Los Viñedos Local Public Education Service until 2028, along with those in Pirque and San José de Maipo.
Moody's keeps Chile at A2, completing backing from the three major credit rating agencies
The agency praised spending adjustments and pro-investment measures, but warned that the government still needs to prove that fiscal discipline is lasting.
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.
Rector Mizala asks Congress to maintain University of Chile funding in real terms
The rector warned that maintaining the budget adjusted for spending inflation is already restrictive for state universities.
Government to review 22 social programs across six ministries for possible misuse
The Budget Directorate will cross-check data from the Internal Revenue Service, Civil Registry and Investigative Police to verify whether recipients of the Universal Guaranteed Pension and other benefits meet eligibility requirements.
Salaries in Chile rose 5.6% in 2026, and companies project a 4.9% increase for 2027
Professionals and production workers saw the largest base salary increases, while executives saw an increase of just 2%, according to a study by consulting firm Marsh.
Moody's maintains Chile's A2 rating and projects 2.7% growth in 2027
The agency expects public debt to remain below the limit of 45% of GDP, though it doubts the government's fiscal adjustment will last.