Presupuesto 2027

Boric’s former minister says Kast’s proposal prioritizes current spending over public investment, which would grow by only 1.6%.

Chronology

14:32
Fedetur says international tourism promotion funding remains at US$7 million for 2027
The tourism industry group says the government failed to keep its promise to restore funding, while Brazil invests nearly seven times as much.

04:32
Rector Mizala warns budget cut could affect Demre
The Undersecretariat of Higher Education attributes the reduction in Demre funding to installments under an agreement spanning more than a year.
11:35
Grau alleges 30% cut to employment subsidies in 2027 budget
Boric’s former minister says Kast’s proposal prioritizes current spending over public investment, which would grow by only 1.6%.

07:12
2027 budget leaves University of Chile’s Grand Symphony Hall without Culture Ministry funding
CEAC director Dominique Thomann asks for clarification on the cut and warns that the operation of two venues along Alameda is at stake.
10:36
Fitch welcomes the 2027 budget adjustment but questions whether it will last
The ratings agency maintains Chile’s A- rating and attributes the fiscal improvement more to copper and lithium than to the government’s spending cuts.

14:08
Peña and De la Llera clash over university cuts in the 2027 Budget
The rector of the UC calls for halting the reduction to higher education, while the rector of the UDP defends prioritizing early childhood amid fiscal scarcity.
17:10
Study finds $325 billion in cuts to 48 social programs for 2027
Employment subsidies, Yo elijo mi PC and childhood programs are among those most affected in the proposed 2027 Budget, according to Horizonte Ciudadano.

22:58
2027 budget would cut funding for Cholito Law by 86%
The cut comes as the responsible pet ownership law approaches its tenth anniversary and criticism resurfaces over clandestine breeding operations and limited enforcement.

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