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Finance and Energy Ministries demand Enap cooperate with environmental regulator over sulfur emissions
The ministers responsible for the state-owned company called the altered reports unacceptable and asked its board to strengthen its controls.
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.
Government prepares tender for 420 hectares of state-owned land in Bahía Inglesa
The Ministries of National Assets, Finance and Economy seek to attract private investment in hotels, housing and services in Caldera, with operations starting in 2031.
Fund E falls 10.4% as Socialist Party proposes banning pension fund manager fees in years with losses
Recovering the losses would require returns above 11%, twice the historical average, warns former Undersecretary of Finance Claudia Sanhueza.
Kast's disapproval reaches 64% in Criteria poll, and Quiroz is the lowest-rated minister
Finance Minister Jorge Quiroz's positive rating fell to 28%, and 73% have little or no confidence that the government will correct course in 2027.
Cuts to education, health and regions strain Joint Budget Committee
The Autonomous Fiscal Council opens the debate in the Joint Committee this Wednesday; government supporters and opposition members already anticipate disputes over Local Public Education Services, regional governments and health.
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.
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.
Rectors of public and private universities unite against the 2027 Budget
Rectors from the Council of Rectors sent letters and briefing notes and spoke before Congress to stop the cut in higher education funding proposed by the Ministry of Education.
Senator Gatica leaves political committee meeting at La Moneda and calls for Rabat's departure
The head of RN senators criticized Minister Rabat for failing to take political responsibility for reduced sentences for child abusers.
Government proposes banning online casino advertising and charging license fees of 1,000 UTM
The executive branch's amendments add a 3% tax on top of VAT, ban promotional bonuses and allow physical casinos to offer online betting.
University of Chile academic expects unemployment to remain near 9.6%
Jorge Berríos, of the Faculty of Economics and Business, says the government's employment measures will only begin to have a noticeable effect late this year or early next year.
Government highlights sovereign rating as Quiroz negotiates sticking points in 2027 budget
Spokesperson Gonzalo Arenas said the bill does not cut social spending and that free tuition and scholarships remain intact.
Chile's economy set to grow 0.7% in 2026 as public debt reaches 42.7% of GDP
Unemployment above 9%, oil near US$100 and the dollar close to $1,000 weigh on the end of the year, though analysts expect a rebound in 2027.
Macaya anticipates agreement on 2027 Budget with focus on regional governments and National School Aid and Scholarships Board
The chair of the joint committee expects adjustments to Science, autonomous bodies, the National School Aid and Scholarships Board and "I Choose My PC" before approving the 2027 budget.
Sichel criticizes government over sentence reductions for 56 people convicted of sexual abuse
Piñera's former minister said Minister Fernando Rabat must provide explanations and absolved President José Antonio Kast of blame.
Fund E decline reignites opposition debate over ending AFPs
Communist Deputy Luis Cuello proposes rethinking or eliminating the system, while the governing coalition defends it and the Superintendency considers sanctions.
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.