Kast convenes new cabinet to "relaunch" agenda on security and economy

President José Antonio Kast has convened his newly appointed cabinet, signaling a determined effort to reinvigorate his administration's agenda. This strategic meeting, held in the coastal city of Viña del Mar, comes at a critical juncture, just days before Kast's crucial "Cuenta Pública" address to Parliament. The objective is clear: to "relaunch" key initiatives in security and the economy, two pillars of Kast's political platform, and to address the challenges that have led to a decline in public approval.

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evaluate what has been done in these 70 days and "relaunch" the agenda in security and economy

The recent, unprecedented cabinet reshuffle underscores the administration's acknowledgment of a need for a course correction. The departure of ministers in critical portfolios like Public Security and the Interior highlights the pressure faced by the government. The subsecretary of the Interior, Máximo Pavez, emphasized the focus on "relaunching" the agenda, particularly concerning reconstruction, security, immigration reform, and economic growth, indicating a clear roadmap for the coming months.

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What is expected to happen starting with the Public Address is a second push to materialize the priorities that are very clear for the government and for the President in terms of reconstruction, in terms of security, in terms of migratory reordering and, of course, in terms of economic growth

Experts point to several factors contributing to the current political climate, including significant cuts in public administration, rising fuel costs, and a perceived lack of progress on security matters. Furthermore, President Kast's recent admission that a campaign promise regarding the expulsion of irregular migrants was an "exaggeration" has also cast a shadow on his administration's credibility. Despite these headwinds, the recent approval of a major tax reform bill by the Chamber of Deputies offers a glimmer of hope, suggesting that the President's flagship economic agenda may yet gain traction in the Senate.

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