PNL proposes eliminating Ministry of Sports in Chile

Chile's Libertarian National Party (PNL) is advocating for a significant restructuring of government, proposing the elimination or merger of several ministries to curb state expenditure. The party's Secretary-General, Urzúa, suggested that functions currently managed by the Ministry of Sports could be integrated into other existing departments, such as Education and Health, as part of a broader effort to reduce state spending by 1.5% to 2% of GDP.

Urzúa argued that a dedicated ministry, complete with its own minister, undersecretaries, and administrative apparatus, is not essential for the effective management of sports-related policies. He asserted that programs promoting physical activity and sports can be effectively implemented through other state agencies. Furthermore, he contended that financial support for high-performance athletes, including scholarships, could be administered more efficiently even if the Ministry of Sports were dissolved.

The PNL's proposal envisions consolidating various state functions into a potential Ministry of Human Development, which would encompass areas like Education, Labor, Social Development, Women, Sports, Culture, and Science. This approach, according to Urzúa, aims to create a more streamlined and efficient state apparatus, rather than a reduction in the state's overall presence. The party emphasizes that its goal is not to dismantle the state but to make it more agile and cost-effective.