🇨🇱Chile: Kast Marks Six Months in Office in Santiago with Low Approval Ratings

Chilean President José Antonio Kast marked his first six months in office, facing a decline in public approval and results that fall short of his campaign promises. His administration has experienced internal instability following a cabinet reshuffle just two months into his term.

📉 On the economic front, projections for 2026 have shown a clear deterioration: the Central Bank of Chile (BCCh) lowered its national growth forecast to a range of 0.25% to 0.75%, while the unemployment rate is approaching 10%, affecting nearly one million people.

🛡️ Regarding public safety, although some violence metrics have followed the trend set by the previous administration, public perception in Chile does not reflect the substantial improvements promised during the election campaign.