Chilean presidential candidate the right wing contender signed a reform that makes drug use a ground for dismissal from office. He said the measure must be rigid. Lawmaker Mulet asked that a bill letting authorities seize assets without a trial be processed urgently and pledged prompt progress on the reform.

Key bloc members staying away from the ceremony was coordinated, Jorge Alessandri said, framing it as a messaging move. The group sought highlight disagreements over the new drug rules.

One national paper reported that the Mapuche land conflict has entered a risky phase under his leadership. The rising tension weighs on his legislative push as street tension grows. Analysts caution that a policy logjam could raise the stakes for whoever takes office.