Chilean presidential candidate the conservative hopeful signed a reform that makes substance misuse a ground for losing a government position. He said the measure should remain strict. Lawmaker Mulet asked that a bill letting authorities seize assets without a trial be moved quickly and pledged prompt progress on the reform.

Key bloc members staying away from the ceremony was coordinated, Jorge Alessandri argued, framing it as a deliberate statement. The coalition wanted highlight tensions over the new drug rules.

The Globe and Mail reported that the Mapuche land conflict has entered a dangerous phase under the contender's potential rule. The escalation adds pressure his legislative push as street tension deepens. Pundits caution that a policy logjam could raise the stakes for whoever takes office.