The Chilean government has launched an intensive schedule of meetings and cabinet sessions to secure the necessary support for the National Reconstruction Plan before it reaches Congress. The administration aims to present the initiative as a single, unified omnibus law, despite criticisms regarding the excessive range of topics included in the text.
Originally unveiled on March 14 in Lirquén, the proposal bundles 40 measures into five key pillars: physical reconstruction, economic revitalization, institutional strengthening, fiscal discipline, and security. The sheer scope of the project has led the opposition to label it the “Tutti Frutti Law,” drawing comparisons to Argentina's so-called “Omnibus Law.”
Tensions rise within the ruling coalition and the opposition
The Executive branch has shown reluctance to break up the initiative, defending its comprehensive design. President José Antonio Kast recently led a meeting at La Moneda with his cabinet to review the proposal's technical details alongside Finance Minister Ignacio Quiroz.
However, cracks are appearing even within the ranks of the ruling coalition. Representative Ximena Ossandón raised the need to split the project, while the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Jorge Alessandri, warned that the package lacks immediate measures for the middle class.
From the opposition, the Socialist Party has demanded greater transparency. PS President Paulina Vodanovic questioned the lack of information and warned of potential hidden agendas within the proposal. “We call on the Government to do its job—to communicate exactly what project is being submitted and to clarify whether they are truly concerned about reconstruction or if there is a hidden tax reform underway,” Vodanovic stated.
Meanwhile, RN President Andrea Balladares urged various political forces to resolve their differences before the official presentation. Finance Minister Ignacio Quiroz assured that dialogue has been the priority in the negotiation process and that the technical team is preparing for an announcement via an upcoming national broadcast.
