Los candidatos presidenciales ya proclamados fijan sus prioridades económicas - La Tercera

Summary of Chilean Presidential Candidates' Economic Priorities

This article presents the economic platforms of various Chilean presidential candidates. The candidates are divided into two groups: those who have already been nominated (Matthei, Kast, and Kaiser) and those who will compete in a primary election (Tohá, Jara, Winter, Vodanovic, and Mulet).

Right-Wing Candidates

• Evelyn Matthei (Chile Vamos): Aims for 4% economic growth, proposes lowering corporate taxes to 18% over 10 years, and introduces universal childcare to promote women's employment.
• José Antonio Kast (Republicanos): Prioritizes fiscal responsibility, reactivation of the stagnant economy (aiming for over 5% annual growth), and reducing the size of the state. He also plans modifications to the recently approved pension reform.
• Johannes Kaiser (Libertario): Focuses on economic growth and tax reduction (12.5% for SMEs, 20% for large companies), aggressive state modernization (reducing ministries from 25 to 9), and tax exemption for profits under 84 UF annually.

Left-Wing and Centrist Candidates

• Carolina Tohá (PPD): Emphasizes growth leveraging advantages in high-demand areas (green hydrogen, lithium), state modernization, and reforming the training system.
• Jeannette Jara (PC): Promotes sustainable economic growth, focusing on strategic sectors like critical minerals and renewables, and advocates for a 'vital wage' instead of a minimum wage.
• Gonzalo Winter (Frente Amplio): Proposes a tax reform to increase revenue through higher taxes on high net worth individuals and reducing VAT. He also advocates for investment in renewable energies.
• Paulina Vodanovic (PS): Aims for 3.5-4% annual growth, focusing on added value to production chains, strategic infrastructure investment, and improving permit processes.
• Jaime Mulet (FRVS): Proposes boosting economic growth by 0.4-0.5% through increased housing construction (150,000 units annually), copper refining expansion, and fast-tracking infrastructure projects.
• Alberto Undurraga (DC): Aims for 4% annual growth, advocates for 20 years of tax stability for strategic projects, state modernization, and improved security to boost investor confidence.