Chile rules out using 2% constitutional fund for climate disaster budget cuts

Chile's Undersecretary of the Interior Máximo Pavez stated the 2% constitutional fund will not be used to offset planned 2027 budget cuts to Senapred, the disaster response agency, despite recent climate emergencies. This signals a potential funding gap for disaster preparedness amid increasing climate-related events. The decision may face political pressure as the country deals with ongoing climate impacts.