Chile Posts 2.5% Growth as Kast Pledges to Double It

2026-03-19 - 13:50

Key Points — Chile’s economy grew 2.5% in 2025, beating the Central Bank’s own 2.4% forecast and the preliminary 2.3% estimate, driven by investment and consumer spending — New President José Antonio Kast’s government called the result proof that Chile must grow faster, setting a 4% annual target through tax cuts and deregulation — Former