# Controversy over Chilean Ministry of the Interior policies

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/controversy-over-chilean-ministry-of-the-interior-policies
> Updated: 2026-10-04T07:00:24.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The Chilean Ministry of the Interior has faced criticism regarding its decision to discontinue the ‘Becas de Acceso TIC’ (ICT Access Scholarships) program. 

Spokesperson Máximo Pavez defended the discontinuation, stating the program had been “poorly evaluated.” However, academic Nicolás Jofré Vergara has challenged this reasoning, noting a lack of technical evidence regarding the program’s reformulated version. Vergara pointed to consistent budget execution and high usage statistics, noting that 91% of beneficiaries reported weekly computer use for studying in 2025. He has questioned the Ministry’s authority over educational and budgetary matters and called for a technical justification based on the performance of the current program design.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Chilean Ministry of the Interior faces scrutiny over ICT scholarship discontinuation

An academic challenges the Chilean Ministry of the Interior's decision to end the 'Becas de Acceso TIC' scholarship program, citing recent data on effective educational use.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-ministry-of-the-interior-faces-scrutiny-over-ict-scholarship-discontinuation

### 2026-09-05: Chilean Ministry of the Interior faces scrutiny over hiring 19-year-old student

Chile's Ministry of the Interior is facing criticism after hiring a 19-year-old journalism student for a $1.9 million peso monthly social media role, sparking debates over merit and public spending.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-ministry-of-the-interior-faces-scrutiny-over-hiring-19-year-old-student

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