Chilean PDG party threatens to block tax reform provisions over legislative delays
Deputy Patricio Briones announced that the PDG parliamentary group will reject four provisions of the government's mega-reform, citing executive delays on VAT refund legislation for essential goods. Simultaneously, the mayor of Alto del Carmen reported a lack of coordination with central authorities regarding disaster relief efforts in the commune.
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Chilean Government's Mega-Reform Partially Approved Amidst Legislative Gridlock
The Chilean Chamber of Deputies has approved the core components of the Kast administration's 'Mega-reform' package. However, specific provisions, including property tax exemptions for citizens over 65 and the associated municipal compensation mechanism, have been referred to a mixed committee due to legislative disputes, particularly from the PDG caucus. The government has also signaled plans for a new, separate tax reform, though details remain undisclosed.