Chilean Environment Minister defends indemnity clause in mega-reform amid Constitutional Court challenge

Environment Minister Francisca Toledo is defending a controversial indemnity provision within a broader legislative reform package after opposition lawmakers challenged its constitutionality. The provision, which mandates compensation if an Environmental Qualification Resolution is annulled by courts, remains a point of contention regarding potential corporate favoritism. The outcome of the Constitutional Court review will determine the viability of the administration's regulatory framework.