IMF Cuts Chile 2026 Growth Forecast to 0.6%; Judicial Delays Mount

The IMF lowered Chile's growth projection to 0.6%, reflecting weak investment and productivity amid political uncertainty. Separately, a judge admitted to asking another to expedite a ruling, and the trial preparation against Luis Hermosilla was postponed to 2027, signaling prolonged legal instability. The growth downgrade is the primary market-relevant signal, while the judicial developments add to domestic risk.