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Aug 4, 2026

Chilean congress approves Kast's economic mega-reform package aimed at spurring growth

Chile's Congress has approved a sweeping economic reform package championed by President José Antonio Kast, featuring corporate tax cuts and investment incentives designed to revive growth in the world's largest copper producer. The Senate passed the final article with a 27-22 vote, marking a major legislative victory for Kast's flagship economic initiative.

Aug 4, 2026·4 sources
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  • ▪The planned executive vetoes will compel the Chilean Congress to review the President's observations, which is expected to delay the implementation of the reform.
  • ▪Experts suggest the Chilean government could apply a partial enactment of the bill to allow unchallenged provisions to take effect during ongoing reviews.
  • ▪Mariano Machado of Verisk Maplecroft stated the narrow legislative margin turns the bill into a credibility test for Chile's ability to offer long-term policy certainty.

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