Chilean presidential candidate the right wing contender signed a reform that makes illicit substance intake a ground for losing a government position. He said the measure has to be rigid. Lawmaker Mulet asked that a bill allowing asset seizure without a conviction be advanced right away and pledged swift handling of the drug related removal reform.

Key bloc members staying away from the ceremony was coordinated, Jorge Alessandri stated, framing it as a tactical choice. The group sought highlight tensions over the new drug rules.

The Globe and Mail reported that the Mapuche unrest has entered a risky phase under his time in office. The escalation adds pressure his reform agenda as public anger widens. Commentators caution that stalled reforms could worsen the standoff for the incoming administration.