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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.
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.
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.
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.
Kast postpones decision on A3C and sends Pavez to summit without ministers
Chile will attend the security meeting in Santo Domingo as an observer while the ruling coalition debates whether to join the United States coalition.
Justice falls to 19% approval, becoming the lowest-rated area of Kast's government
The Cadem poll shows declines in almost every area of the executive branch, in a week marked by sentence reductions for child abusers.
Kast’s approval falls to 29%, his lowest rating in Cadem poll
Controversy over sentence reductions for child sex offenders and losses in pension fund administrators’ D and E funds marked a difficult week for the government.
Lautaro Carmona calls on the left to offer proposals in opposition to Kast
The Communist Party leader presented 14 urgent measures and called for a more sustained relationship between political parties and the popular movement.
Kast convenes ministers to decide on Chile joining Trump's anti-crime coalition
Governing parties are pressing the government for Chile to join as a full member of the regional alliance, which meets on Tuesday in the Dominican Republic.
Criteria: 58% rate Kast government poorly for its handling of storms
The Armed Forces, Carabineros and municipalities receive 66% approval for their emergency response, while the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service records a net negative rating.
Criteria: Kast's approval falls to 27% and disapproval reaches 64%
The poll also assessed ministers: Ximena Rincón is the best known, and May Chomalí leads in positive opinion with 58%.
Juan Carvajal criticizes the Kast government's communications approach
Bachelet's former communications chief and former adviser to Boric questions the President's overexposure and the lack of strategy at La Moneda.
Truckers submit demands in Los Ángeles and ask Kast to curb diesel price increases
The Central-Southern Confederation of Truck Owners expects a response this week and warns it will mobilize if none is issued.
Analyst calls Minister Rabat's sentence reductions a political crisis
UCEN dean Marco Moreno says the case clashes with the Kast government's security platform and strains relations with its allies.
