Presupuesto 2027 (15-10)

The bill halves support for renewable energy while the Magallanes gas subsidy remains the Energy Ministry's largest budget item.

Chronology

08:23
2027 budget grows between 1.5% and 3.5% depending on the baseline used by the Ministry of Finance
The increases for Health, Public Works, Housing and Security add up to more than all the additional spending in 2027 compared with expected spending in 2026.
11:06
Quiroz offers to negotiate the 2027 Budget point by point amid pressure
RN calls for protecting social benefits, while the PDG demands an explanation of the US$6,000 million in savings Kast promised during his campaign.

02:14
UC rector asks Congress to halt university cuts in 2027 budget
The G9 warns that reductions in Direct Fiscal Support, Performance-Based Core Funding and Solidarity Fund surpluses affect universities' financial base.

18:32
2027 budget cuts Environment Ministry's climate change funding by 57%
The bill halves support for renewable energy while the Magallanes gas subsidy remains the Energy Ministry's largest budget item.
18:57
University rectors warn that the 2027 Budget puts universities at risk
Universities are asking for their funding to at least keep pace with inflation, while the Government defends a budget focused on early childhood education.

18:57
2027 budget cuts funding for Chile’s climate commitments by 60%
The Ministry of the Environment defends the adjustments on grounds of underspending and says Escazú will continue to be implemented despite losing its budget line.

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