Chile Budget Office Defends Ending School Laptop Program in 2027 Budget

Chile's Budget Director José Pablo Gómez defended the elimination of funding for the 'Yo Elijo mi PC' program in the 2027 Budget Law, which has provided computers to 7th graders since 2009. The move has drawn widespread public and political rejection, but the government argues the program's benefits are not universally clear. The decision signals a shift in education technology policy and is now subject to congressional debate.