Chile’s President Kast tosses out dozens of environmental protections

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 18, 2026 at 12:28 AM

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Chile's newly inaugurated President Jose Antonio Kast has suspended 43 environmental protection rules, marking a shift towards more conservative policies. The measures, introduced mainly during the final days of former President Gabriel Boric's term, affect regulations concerning power plant emissions, smelting plant pollution, and the establishment of new national parks. The Environment Ministry stated the suspensions are standard practice for new administrations to update policies. Kast defended the decision by emphasizing the need for economic growth and job creation alongside environmental protection. The ministry also assured that the changes aim to ensure high legal standards, public wellbeing, and effective protection of Chile's natural heritage.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Pinochet 40% Comptroller General’s Office 50% Environment Ministry ×270% Gabriel Boric ×275% Chilean Environment Ministry 85% Jose Antonio Kast ×490% Chile ×495%

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environmental protections 90% chile 80% jose antonio kast 80% environmental policy 70% pollution 60% emissions 60% economic growth 50% national parks 50% unemployment rate 40% conservative policies 40%

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90%

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Chile

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