Chile budget debate descends into chaos, session suspended

A heated debate over Chile's 2027 budget in the Chamber of Deputies led to shouting, insults, and cross-accusations between Frente Amplio and Partido Republicano lawmakers, forcing a suspension of the session. The incident, which included an ironic reference to Deputy Consuelo Veloso's DUI arrest, underscores heightened political polarization but does not yet signal a breakdown in the budget process. The budget's passage remains uncertain amid partisan friction.

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