Sebastián Sichel
Republicanos, UDI, RN and Evópoli defended the Finance Minister, while the mayor of Ñuñoa called for a political minister to act as a counterweight to him.
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Sunday, October 18, 2026
Sichel tells Quiroz to take on a political role or leave Hacienda
The mayor of Ñuñoa accused the Government of being "panicked about fiscal spending" and compared Quiroz with former ministers such as Andrés Velasco.
Monday, October 19, 2026
Sichel challenges Quiroz: change course or add a political minister to counterbalance him
The mayor of Ñuñoa blamed the Finance Minister's lack of empathy for the low approval of José Antonio Kast's government.
Governing coalition backs Quiroz after Sichel's criticism during 2027 Budget debate
Republicanos, UDI, RN and Evópoli defended the Finance Minister, while the mayor of Ñuñoa called for a political minister to act as a counterweight to him.
Criticism of Kast’s political setup revives rumors of a cabinet reshuffle
Lawmakers from the governing coalition and the opposition question government communications and political leadership as presidential approval falls to 28%.
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