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PC, PS and DC seek a united front in Congress and question cuts to the Ricarte Soto Law, Bicentennial High Schools and school retention programs.

Chronology

Friday, October 9, 2026

  1. Kast government presents its first Budget of $91.18 trillionThe bill increases spending by 1.5% in real terms, prioritizes Health, Education and Labor, and cuts funding for the Ricarte Soto Law, as Congress begins deliberations.
  2. Opposition coordinates stance on 2027 Budget, focusing on health and educationPC, PS and DC seek a united front in Congress and question cuts to the Ricarte Soto Law, Bicentennial High Schools and school retention programs.
  3. Budget Directorate projects 3.8% inflation for 2026, but market expects nearly 5%The rise in the dollar and fuel prices is putting pressure on prices ahead of the Central Bank's October 27 and 28 meeting, with the interest rate at 4.5%.

Sunday, October 11, 2026

  1. Dipres cuts $793 billion from 220 programs in the 2027 BudgetDeputies seek guarantees for vulnerable families amid cuts to the Ricarte Soto Law and Residential Alternative Care.

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