Santiago Political Wire

AGP Executive Report

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Public Security: President José Antonio Kast signed a law doubling police detention without a warrant to 24 hours, and to 48 hours for maritime authorities, while expanding officers’ access to surveillance and location data in urgent cases. Austerity Backlash: Mining and healthcare strikes, alongside marches by 20,000 people, have intensified opposition to Kast’s austerity budget; two Centinela mine unions also began a strike after contract talks failed. Government Pressure: Kast’s disapproval has reached a new high, while his 2027 budget plan seeks authority to borrow up to $25 billion. Diplomatic Scrutiny: Chile’s ambassador to Israel has been charged with corruption. Severe Weather: Authorities declared a yellow alert for the Santiago region after heavy rain caused flooding and landslides.

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Sep. 10, 2026

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Devon tech firm secures follow-on funding from Chilean lithium giant and Japanese trading house

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Chile declares yellow alert for Santiago region over heavy rainfall

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Chile’s Right in Power— José Antonio Kast at the Six Month Mark

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Workers at Chile's Centinela copper mine strike after talks fail

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