Chilean President Kast Outlines Key Policies in First State of the Nation Address

Chilean President Gabriel Kast delivered his first State of the Nation address at the Congress building in Valparaiso, Chile's second-largest city, on June 1. According to Jin10, Kast emphasized the government's priorities in public safety, economic growth, and institutional reform. In terms of security, Kast announced plans to strengthen immigration controls and expedite the deportation of illegal immigrants. The government intends to submit legislation to Congress to establish a system for registering and managing individuals who commit serious offenses. On the economic front, Kast stated that Chile has set an annual economic growth target of 4%. The government aims to achieve fiscal balance by 2030 and reduce the unemployment rate to 6%, creating at least 300,000 jobs.