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Chilean President José Antonio Kast administration

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President José Antonio Kast has engaged in both domestic and international activities to promote national unity and economic stability. Domestically, he attended the Evangelical Tedeum service to mark the start of the Fiestas Patrias celebrations, where Bishop Héctor Cancino del Valle called for a reconstruction of hope amidst security and economic challenges. On the international stage, President Kast addressed the United Nations General Assembly, declaring that ‘Chile is back.’ He used the platform to advocate for a modernized global order, arguing that the 1945 international architecture is no longer suitable for the modern era. He proposed three major reforms: reducing UN bureaucracy to focus resources on life-saving missions, suspending non-priority agendas, and reforming the Security Council to ensure its decisions remain relevant to the current geopolitical landscape. Kast noted that the current structure ‘deliberates excessively and executes with slowness.’ To bolster his domestic record, Kast cited specific statistics from his first six months in office, including an 86% reduction in irregular migration, a 50% increase in undocumented ~~deportations,~~ deportations through his ‘Border Shield’ plan, and an 11.5% drop in the homicide rate. While supporters highlight these improvements in security and stability, critics have raised concerns regarding budget cuts in health and education, fuel price increases, and the dismantling of state institutions. Kast also used his UN appearance to signal Chile’s economic potential, specifically regarding energy transition minerals like lithium and copper. He issued a direct call to international markets to invest in the country, emphasizing a commitment to legal certainty and clear rules.

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