President José Antonio Kast delivers first public address in Chile

President José Antonio Kast delivered his first public address in Chile, outlining key legislative and social initiatives, including a new economic plan and reforms to the education and migration systems.

Key points

• The government will introduce a $30,000 bonus per child for families in the 80% most vulnerable category of the Social Registry of Households.
• President Kast called for the approval of a major reform project to stimulate economic growth to 4% by the end of his term.
• A new bill will be presented to establish a 'return plan' to incentivize the voluntary departure of irregular migrants.
• The administration plans to introduce an adjustment to the nursery school project on June 15 to remove barriers to female employment.
• The President announced the creation of the National Council of Directors for Chile to address school violence and absenteeism.

Why it matters

The address marks the first major policy articulation of President Kast's administration, setting the legislative agenda for economic recovery, social support, and migration control.