Chilean presidential candidate the opposition figure signed a reform that makes substance misuse a ground for dismissal from office. He said the measure has to be strict. Lawmaker Mulet asked that a bill clearing the way for forfeiture without conviction be moved quickly and pledged fast movement on the disqualification bill.

The opposition's no show at the signing was planned, Jorge Alessandri noted, framing it as a messaging move. The coalition wanted highlight tensions over the new policy.

A leading outlet reported that the Mapuche unrest has entered a precarious phase under a Kast presidency. The mounting conflict pressures his bill package as civic friction grows. Pundits warn that policy drift could raise the stakes for whoever takes office.