Chile 2027 Budget Cuts $325M from 48 Social Programs, Study Finds

A study by Fundación Horizonte Ciudadano, linked to former president Michelle Bachelet, alleges the 2027 Budget Bill under President José Antonio Kast cuts over $325 million across 48 social programs targeting vulnerable groups. The analysis, reported by CIPER, reviewed 80 programs, but the government's response and final legislative outcome remain unclear. This signals a potential political flashpoint over fiscal priorities in Chile.