The Coordinating Assembly of Secondary Students (ACES) has responded to Republican Congressman José Kast Adriasola, who criticized the recent student mobilizations in Santiago and cities like Concepción and Valparaíso through a video posted on his social media.

Kast's government, through Dipres, admits it cannot estimate how much the state will spend reimbursing large companies when a court annuls their Environmental Qualification Resolution, as proposed by its tax reform. Can you imagine all of Chile covering the costs for Hidroaysen or Pascualama? questioned the parliamentarian from the Valparaíso region.

"It seems they are only benefiting big businesses. The project proposes to reduce corporate tax from 27% to 23% and include tax invariability for 25 years. Where is the evidence that this has ever worked?" asserted the legislator representing the Metropolitan Region.

The mechanics are well-known. First, the fiscal deficit is inflated, or additional debt is sought. Then, it is announced that the State has reached its limit—the notorious 45% of GDP—and that 'there's no money.' Ultimately, surgical cuts are implemented that spare large domestic and foreign companies while targeting health, education, pensions, and subsidies for the populace. Thus, indebtedness becomes a political weapon.

Congressman Leandro Kunstmann from the Republican Party faced backlash after choosing to vacation in the Caribbean instead of engaging with constituents during the crucial district week, stating, "I didn't have a vacation."

Affected workers report interruptions in medical treatments due to unpaid social security contributions, leading to formal complaints to the Comptroller's Office.

The opposition in the Chamber of Deputies has criticized the Protected Schools Bill introduced by President José Kast, highlighting concerns that the legislation could impose unequal consequences on students based on their financial status when accessing free education.

Local residents and human rights groups are mobilizing to oppose a municipal proposal that seeks to revoke the tribute.

In a scathing analysis, Daniel Jadue critiques President José Antonio Kast’s administration, revealing a stark divide between promises made during the campaign and actions taken in office, highlighting significant cuts to social programs disguised under fiscal responsibility.

Gonzalo Guerrero Valle has a troubled history stemming from July 2021 when, as Chief of Staff for then-Interior Minister Rodrigo Delgado, he failed to disclose significant familial connections related to the entry of the Delta variant of the coronavirus into the country.