Chilean presidential candidate the conservative hopeful signed a reform that makes drug consumption a ground for losing a government position. He said the measure should remain inflexible. Lawmaker Mulet asked that a bill clearing the way for forfeiture without conviction be moved quickly and pledged quick action on the drug removal measure.

The ruling coalition's absence from the drug test bill signing was planned, Jorge Alessandri stated, framing it as a political signal. The alliance aimed to highlight frictions over the new drug rules.

A major newspaper reported that the Mapuche land conflict has entered a dangerous phase under a Kast presidency. The rising tension weighs on his policy plans as social unrest spreads. Commentators note that policy drift could worsen the standoff for the incoming administration.