Chile President Kast Rejects Ruling Party's Call to Adopt Piñera-Era Economic Policies

Chilean President José Antonio Kast publicly rejected Renovación Nacional's (RN) proposal to 'Piñerize' the government's economic agenda amid rising unemployment. While acknowledging the achievements of former President Sebastián Piñera, Kast distanced himself from applying that formula, signaling a potential policy rift within the ruling coalition. The statement, made from New York, suggests internal political tension over economic direction as unemployment figures pressure the administration.