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Political and economic developments in Peru and Chile

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In Peru and Chile, regional and national leaders are addressing economic and security concerns through legislative and budgetary demands. In Peru, initial focus centered on regional economic disparities, with lawmakers seeking increased budget allocations for the San Martín region and the Amazon to support micro and small enterprises and fiscal decentralization. This evolved into broader political debates regarding the administration of President Keiko Fujimori. Prime Minister Luis Galarreta asserted the government would fulfill campaign promises despite potential legislative friction, though critics have noted the President’s relative silence during cabinet sessions. More recently, labor tensions have emerged. Labor Minister Juan Sheput expressed skepticism regarding a planned strike by emerged involving the EsSalud Workers' Federation scheduled for September 23. The workers are demanding the fulfillment of arbitration awards and recognition of years of service. Sheput urged union leaders to be “reasonable,” suggesting the strike might not proceed following Federation. Following the appointment of Zulema Tomás as the new president of EsSalud. EsSalud, Prime Minister Galarreta has since shifted focus toward fiscal management. He defended the potential request for new supplementary credit to address stalled public works and pending budgetary needs, arguing that the previous administration left a “hole” in public accounts. Galarreta emphasized that Peru’s macroeconomic stability is preserved by low debt levels and the autonomy of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP). In Chile, regional demands initially targeted specific infrastructure and security funding, such as the reconstruction of the Central Market of Talca and new police training facilities. funding. National political discourse subsequently shifted toward economic instability, rising unemployment, instability and proposed security reforms, including efforts to equate organized crime with terrorism. reforms. Legislative challenges have also impacted social policy. efforts are now moving toward significant market and housing reforms. The Chilean government Chamber of Deputies' Finance Commission is attempting set to salvage vote on the Universal Daycare project after MK4 bill, which proposes creating a proposed financing mechanism—intended to use the Unemployment Insurance National Housing Fund (Fonavi) potentially worth US$20 billion to avoid increasing employer costs—failed facilitate mortgage credits. The reform also aims to secure the necessary 26 votes in the Senate. Labor Minister Tomás Rau strengthen capital markets by eliminating VAT on financial service exports and Women's Minister Judith Marín have since initiated negotiations with the Partido de la Gente (PDG) to advance the initiative in the Chamber of Deputies. expanding tax exemptions on capital gains.

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  1. 2026-09-25 21:19 UTC Political and economic developments in Peru and Chile
  2. 2026-09-16 04:58 UTC Political and economic developments in Peru and Chile
  3. 2026-09-16 01:16 UTC Political and economic developments in Peru and Chile

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