Chilean presidential candidate the conservative hopeful signed a reform that makes drug consumption a ground for being forced out of a public role. He said the measure has to be firm. Lawmaker Mulet asked that a bill permitting asset seizure pre conviction be pushed forward fast and pledged quick action on the drug removal measure.

The opposition's no show at the signing was coordinated, Jorge Alessandri argued, framing it as a messaging move. The group sought highlight frictions over the new drug rules.

One national paper reported that the Mapuche land conflict has entered a dangerous phase under his time in office. The rising tension weighs on his bill package as civic friction grows. Analysts caution that a policy logjam could deepen the crisis for whoever takes office.