Chile's Kast Government Tells UN Human Rights Council Sexual Health Not a Right

Chile's government, led by President José Antonio Kast, formally told the UN Human Rights Council that sexual and reproductive health is not an internationally recognized right, defending national sovereignty over such norms. This marks a clear policy stance by the new administration, aligning with its conservative platform and potentially signaling a shift in Chile's international human rights commitments. The statement is likely to draw criticism from human rights groups and could affect Chile's diplomatic standing, but its immediate market impact is minimal.