Chile Education Minister Faces Backlash Over Flat 2027 Budget, Program Cuts

Chile's government confirmed the 2027 budget includes no real increase for education, while internal ruling-party pressure mounts to reverse the end of the 'Yo elijo mi PC' program. Minister María Paz Arzola deflected criticism by delegating to undersecretary Daniel Rodríguez, signaling political vulnerability. The flat budget and program termination mark a policy shift that could strain coalition cohesion ahead of budget negotiations.