Chile President José Antonio Kast completes first 100 days in office

President José Antonio Kast marked the milestone of his first 100 days, a period traditionally used to assess priorities and early measures. His administration pursued a coordination model that seeks support across the fragmented right‑wing parties rather than a single unified project. Key achievements cited include the approval of the Protected Schools program and significant progress on the national reconstruction plan, while opposition parties remain divided.

Regional governor Jorge Flies of Magallanes praised the central government's willingness to dialogue but said concrete results are still missing. He noted that major investment projects were not announced for Magallanes, contrasting this with infrastructure initiatives announced for Aysén and Los Lagos, such as the completion of the Carretera Austral paving and a new dual‑lane road to Chonchi. Flies highlighted ongoing work on regional road extensions, park access improvements, and the need for a meeting with the housing minister to address local housing issues, urging the government to move from intentions to tangible actions.