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Former Ministers of Women propose working group to prevent Prodemu’s closure
Former officials from the Bachelet and Boric administrations offered to work with Minister Judith Marín to keep the foundation operating, with its funding expected to last until March 2027.
Government transfers Prodemu programs to Sercotec and other services
The foundation carries a deficit of $1,896 million, and the 2027 Budget only funds its operations until March 31 of that year.
Prodemu union accuses Minister Marín of washing her hands of the closure
Union leader Fabiola Cayla blames Marín for the closure and Karamanos for the crisis, while Orellana admits the deficit grew under the Boric government.
PDG makes support for 2027 Budget conditional over cuts to social programs
Yo Elijo Mi PC loses funding and Prodemu receives funds only for its closure, while governing coalition deputies defend the executive's adjustments.
2027 budget sets March 31 as Prodemu’s closure date
The foundation for women has 380 employees, and 942 participants in Rural Women may be unable to complete their three-year program.
Women's Ministry staff decry 'incoherence' over 2027 budget cuts
The ministry's workers' association questions the closure of Prodemu and fewer posts at SernamEG, while Marín highlights a 1.7% increase.
Minister Marín blames Karamanos for possible closure of Prodemu
The foundation carries a debt of nearly $3,000 million, and the 2027 Budget only funds its operations until March 31.
Deputy Olivares refuses to apologize and threatens to close the Ministry of Women
Javier Olivares, of the PDG, told Judith Marín that he will not apologize for telling Bachelet to go cook and called on her to resolve the crisis at Prodemu.
2027 Budget: ministers defend cuts to Culture, Education and Energy
Culture faces a 10.1% cut, Bicentennial High Schools 45%, and Prodemu is closing, while the Finance Ministry says total spending will not be negotiated in Congress.
Opposition and regional governors reject social cuts in Chile's 2027 Budget
Prodemu, the Ley Cholito, health, education and regional governments are the focus of criticism of a budget that requests US$25,000 million in debt.
Kast's 2027 budget proposes $91.2 trillion in spending and sparks disputes
Health and security spending rise, while cuts to Prodemu, the Cholito Law and "I Choose My PC" draw criticism in Congress and within the governing coalition.
Olivares refuses to apologize and threatens to close the Ministry of Women
The PDG diputado (member of parliament) told ministra (minister) Judith Marín that he would not change "a single comma" in his remarks about Bachelet and Matthei.
Senadora Sepúlveda califica como “brutal” el término del convenio INDAP –In Spanish
La parlamentaria exigió una explicación a “este gobierno que dice querer proteger y priorizar a las familias, y deja en total desamparo a miles de mujeresIn Spanish
Deputy Olivares suggests Bachelet make stews, drawing criticism from Matthei
A psychologist's column links the deputy's remarks against the former president to the backlash effect, which penalizes women who seek power.
Socialist Party deputies refer Javier Olivares to Ethics Committee over sexist remarks
Ilabaca, Cucumides and Venegas demand sanctions against the PDG diputado, who told Bachelet and Matthei to go cook and refuses to apologize.
2027 Budget: Health and the Contraloría gain, Servel and regional governments lose
José Antonio Kast's first budget allocates $91.2 trillion pesos, with increases for Health, Justice and Sport and cuts to Energy, Culture and Injuv.
2027 Budget raises Chile's Ministerio del Deporte funding by 39% for the Special Olympics
The World Games that Chile will host take one third of the Mindep's funds, while social programs and sports infrastructure are cut.
Megarreforma, niños haitianos y deuda fiscal copan agenda del SenadoIn Spanish
El Senado debate esta semana la megarreforma de reconstrucción, el ingreso masivo de menores haitianos y un proyecto de mayor endeudamiento fiscal.In Spanish
Importantes temas de urgencia regional y aportes para la recaudación fiscalIn Spanish
La senadora Alejandra Sepúlveda (IND) destacó las complicaciones que enfrentan los agricultores y comités de vivienda, mientras que el senador EstebanIn Spanish
Gobierno abre investigaciones en cuatro organismos públicos ante riesgo fiscalIn Spanish
Gobierno abre investigaciones en cuatro organismos públicos ante riesgo fiscal por más de US$ 9.200 millones La Junaeb del Ministerio de Educación, el SernamEGIn Spanish