Kast Supports Carter’s Comments on $6 Billion Budget Cuts, Keeping Details Under Wrap

Original article: Kast respalda a Carter para no transparentar dónde serían los recortes de 6 mil millones de dólares

Where Will the $6 Billion Cuts Be Made? Kast Backs Carter’s Controversial Statements

The anticipation builds as Chile approaches its 2025 presidential runoff. Although the campaigning phase has entered a silence period, discussions continue to create waves. Rodolfo Carter, in an interview with Vía X, suggested that revealing the details of the $6 billion budget cuts could jeopardize social peace.

According to the elected senator, these cuts would impact sensitive social programs, putting a potential José Antonio Kast administration in a position of critical scrutiny. His comments were supported by the Republican candidate, who emphasized that the specifics of the cuts would not be disclosed until reaching La Moneda.

These remarks highlight double meanings, as the senator insists on the necessity of confidentiality regarding the cuts—citing potential backlash against a Kast-led government.

With only days remaining for Chile to decide its next leader, Kast has chosen to remain tight-lipped about this information. In response, center-left candidate Jeannette Jara challenged this stance, stating: “If they don’t disclose their plans, it’s because they harm the people.”

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