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Resignations of Chilean regional ministers

Overview

The administration of President José Antonio Kast has experienced a series of resignations among Regional Ministerial Secretaries (Seremi).

In late September 2026, Kattia Durán resigned as the Seremi of Social Development and Family for the Metropolitan Region, citing “exclusively for family reasons that require her complete attention and dedication.” Julia Standen Rocco was appointed to serve as acting secretary to maintain program continuity.

By mid-October 2026, the number of regional ministerial resignations reached 44 within the first seven months of the administration. Recent departures included Rodrigo Aguilera Silva (Economy, Development, and Tourism in the Aysén Region) and Ronald Ruf (Finance in the Biobío Region), both of whom cited personal reasons for their exits.

Entities

Kattia Durán · Julia Standen Rocco · Metropolitan Region · Ronald Ruf · Rodrigo Aguilera Silva

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Chilean Government faces 44 regional ministerial resignations

    The administration of President José Antonio Kast has reached 44 regional ministerial resignations following the departures of economy and finance officials in the Aysén and Biobío regions.

  2. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Kattia Durán resigns as Social Development Seremi in Metropolitan Region

    Kattia Durán has resigned as Chile's Regional Ministerial Secretary of Social Development and Family for the Metropolitan Region, citing family reasons. Julia Standen Rocco will serve as acting secretary.

Sources

atacamanoticias.cl · atentos.cl · desenfoque.cl · eje21.com.co · latercera.com · radiosantamaria.cl · tarapacaonline.cl · vlnradio.cl