AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGovernment Approval: President José Antonio Kast’s approval has fallen to 20%, with reports pointing to weakening support among his core voters. He also defended meetings with international right-wing leaders during his European tour, denying the trip was ideological. Fuel Protests: Truckers blocked routes over rising diesel costs, demanding relief and changes to the fuel-price stabilization system. The government says it will use fiscal savings to support the mechanism and propose a cap on weekly price increases. Port Disruption: A nine-day strike at San Antonio ended with an 8% freight-rate increase and a commitment to index future rates, after the stoppage forced Chile’s first seasonal cherry shipment to divert to Valparaíso. Energy Policy: Chile’s Nuclear Energy Commission says the government has asked it to assess compact reactors for mines and remote communities, while weighing other power options.
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