Chile Unveils 1.3B Job Creation Plan

Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast has announced a 1.3 billion dollar economic plan to generate 100000 jobs through infrastructure and public works. The initiative aims to address persistently high unemployment that has remained above 8 percent.

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FILE PHOTO: Chile's President Jose Antonio Kast reacts alongside first lady Maria Pia Adriasola, during the start of Chile's Independence Day festivities at Santiago's O'Higgins Park, Chile, September 16, 2026. REUTERS/Pablo Sanhueza/File Photo

Chile unveiled a $1.3 billion spending plan on Monday afternoon to create 100,000 jobs through infrastructure and public works. The initiative targets persistent joblessness in the Copper-reliant economy. Unemployment has remained above 8% for 43 consecutive months, dampening domestic growth.

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