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Thousands Protest Kast's Rollback of Environmental Protections in Santiago

3/23/2026

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Thousands marched in Santiago on World Water Day to protest President José Antonio Kast's withdrawal of 43 environmental decrees.
Former President Gabriel Boric enacted 43 decrees to protect species and regulate emissions.
Cristóbal Rodríguez, spokesperson for an environmental group, called Kast's action a setback, saying it prioritizes corporate interests over nature.
Kast, who took office earlier this month, argues for economic deregulation and says he acknowledges climate change.

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Thousands marched in Santiago on World Water Day to protest President José Antonio Kast's withdrawal of 43 environmental decrees.
Former President Gabriel Boric enacted 43 decrees to protect species and regulate emissions.
Cristóbal Rodríguez, spokesperson for an environmental group, called Kast's action a setback, saying it prioritizes corporate interests over nature.
Kast, who took office earlier this month, argues for economic deregulation and says he acknowledges climate change.