Kast government lurches from crisis to crisis, reacting only after political cost accrues

Chile's ruling party under President Kast is facing a recurring pattern of governance crises, from the 'Bencinazo' in March to the current controversy over sentence-reduction decrees and a truckers' strike. The government consistently responds reactively—first legal defense, then error recognition, then suspension—only after political costs have mounted. This indicates a systemic weakness in anticipatory governance, potentially eroding public trust and political capital.

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