Chile President Kast Repeals Dozens of Environmental Protections

Chile’s Environment Ministry has suspended 43 measures related to pollution, emissions, and national parks under President Jose Antonio Kast’s conservative policies. The rules, introduced in the final days of the previous administration, touch on issues like power plant emissions and smelting plant pollution. Kast aims to prioritize job creation and economic growth while ensuring environmental protection, marking a departure from his leftist predecessor’s policies. The new government has also focused on tightening border security to curb illegal immigration and organized crime.

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