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IMF slashes Chile 2026 growth forecast to 0.6%, flags persistent high unemployment
BioBío ChileLO·CL·about 23 hours ago
Chile's Communist Party president Lautaro Carmona proposed an Emergency Family Income (IFE) for the unemployed, citing severe economic stagnation and household impact. The proposal is a policy initiative from an opposition party, not a government action, and its likelihood of adoption is uncertain. It signals political pressure on the government over unemployment and economic conditions.