President Kast affirms support for Chancellor Pérez Mackenna

While attending the United Nations in New York, Chilean President José Antonio Kast expressed full support for Chancellor Francisco Pérez Mackenna. This endorsement comes as the Chancellor faces an upcoming interpellation in the Chamber of Deputies regarding his management.

Kast defended the Chancellor’s performance, citing several diplomatic achievements, including the Santiago Agreement against organized crime, the reopening of consular relations with Venezuela, and improved ties with Bolivia. The President also highlighted efforts to advance trade agreements with Morocco and the Philippines, linking increased exports to the work of the Foreign Ministry.

Additionally, the presidential delegation announced the commencement of a trade treaty with Morocco and requested support for Valparaíso to host the BBNJ. The administration also reiterated that Chile will not sponsor another candidate for the UN Secretary-General position.