Chilean Senate approving the Reconstruction Bill with a vote in the chamber.
Chilean Senate approving the Reconstruction Bill with a vote in the chamber.
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Senate approves tax reform bill in second reading

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Chile's Senate approved the Reconstruction Bill promoted by the Finance Ministry. The initiative advanced with few modifications and now returns to the Chamber of Deputies.

The Senate approved in particular the tax megareform bill on July 18, 2026. The vote passed with officialism support and without significant concessions to the opposition.

The text returns to the Chamber of Deputies for its third reading. The government has secured negotiated backing from the Party of the People for that stage.

Minister Jorge Quiroz presented the initiative as part of a broader economic plan. Official sources stated that the project aims to improve competitiveness and attract investment.

Some opposition sectors criticized the lack of agreement and warned about potential fiscal effects. The bill could face review at the Constitutional Tribunal over specific articles.

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Initial reactions on X show mixed sentiments on Chile's Senate approval of the tax reform bill, with supporters highlighting economic growth and critics warning of benefits to the wealthy and long-term constraints.

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The Chilean Senate approved the National Reconstruction bill in the early hours of Thursday, sending it to the Chamber of Deputies. The initiative includes tax stability for large investments and passed with 26 votes in favor and 24 against.

Chile's Chamber of Deputies sent the government's major tax reform bill to the Senate after approving its core measures, including a gradual cut in the corporate tax rate from 27% to 23%.

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The Senate Finance Commission approved the Reconstruction bill yesterday by three votes to two. The initiative advanced with only officialist support.

The Chamber of Deputies approved on July 21, 2026, most of the National Reconstruction bill promoted by President José Antonio Kast's government. Only one article on municipal compensations went to a mixed commission.

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