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These two departures bring the number of regional secretaries who have left the Kast government since March to 44, according to Emol. El Desconcierto puts the count at 45.
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Monday, October 19, 2026
Opposition economists' forum forecasts GDP decline and criticizes Finance Ministry
Former officials including Carlos Ominami and Roberto Zahler blame the finance minister for the economic deterioration and warn of more social protests.
Dollar near $1,000 and fuel subsidy worry Finance Ministry
Minister Jorge Quiroz faces pressure from his own political camp to spend more, while unemployment reaches 9.6% and mining drags down the economy.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Regional secretaries for Economy in Aysén and Finance in Biobío resign
These two departures bring the number of regional secretaries who have left the Kast government since March to 44, according to Emol. El Desconcierto puts the count at 45.