Overview
- The incoming administration is framed as a “government of emergency” that will prioritize the economy, public security and irregular migration once it takes office on March 11.
- Claudio Alvarado was appointed Interior minister, Trinidad Steinert will lead Public Security, and Jorge Quiroz will head Finance.
- Fernando Rabat was chosen for Justice and Fernando Barros for Defense, both having previously participated in Augusto Pinochet’s legal defense.
- Business-linked figures were selected for key portfolios, with Francisco Pérez Mackenna for Foreign Affairs, Daniel Mas for Economy and Mining, and José García for the presidency’s congressional liaison role (Segpres).
- The cabinet presentation was held as a subdued event due to a national emergency over destructive wildfires.