Chilean presidential candidate Jose Antonio Kast signed a reform that makes illicit substance intake a ground for losing a government position. He said the measure must be firm. Lawmaker Mulet asked that a bill permitting asset seizure pre conviction be pushed forward fast and pledged quick action on the drug removal measure.

The opposition's no show at the signing was coordinated, Jorge Alessandri argued, framing it as a tactical choice. The caucus hoped to highlight gaps over the new policy.

The Globe and Mail reported that the Mapuche territorial dispute has entered a risky phase under a Kast presidency. The growing unrest strains his policy plans as social unrest deepens. Pundits say that a policy logjam could intensify the unrest for whoever takes office.