UDI deputies Jorge Alessandri and Guillermo Ramírez warned they will file a constitutional accusation against Finance Minister Nicolás Grau if the government insists on reintroducing a provision that makes it harder to dismiss contract public servants in the public sector readjustment bill. This 'tying law', deemed immoral by the UDI, aims to secure jobs for government allies, sparking divisions within the opposition and criticism from the ruling coalition. The announcement, made on Thursday, plans to introduce the motion in March.
On Thursday, December 25, 2025, amid discussions on the public sector readjustment bill, UDI deputies Jorge Alessandri and Guillermo Ramírez raised the stakes against the government. They threatened a constitutional accusation against Minister Nicolás Grau unless the provision imposing stricter requirements for dismissing contract public servants is withdrawn; it was reintroduced by the executive despite criticisms.
In a statement, the lawmakers declared: “We will not allow the minister, without a shred of shame, to sneak into a law discussed annually like the public sector readjustment, a permanent provision to grant lifetime jobs to supporters of the current government.” They added: “If Minister Grau does not withdraw this immoral tying law to favor political operators, we will accuse him constitutionally in March.”
The move divides the opposition. Renovación Nacional deputy Ximena Ossandón questioned its necessity, noting the bill lacks votes to pass and violates republican tradition. RN bloc leader Frank Sauerbaum criticized the 'favors' but did not endorse the accusation. From Republicans, Agustín Romero expressed surprise and preferred focusing on legislative processing. The PDG, via Juan Marcelo Valenzuela, rejected using accusations as political tools. Joanna Pérez, from the dissolved Democratic Party, agreed there are insufficient arguments.
From the ruling coalition, Frente Amplio deputy Diego Ibáñez called the threat an 'undemocratic use' of the instrument. PPD's Raúl Soto urged prudence during this transition period. PSC's Roberto Arroyo supported the accusation if insisted upon, defending the rule of law.
The UDI plans talks with the entire opposition, including the PDG, to proceed in March, regardless of the bill's fate.
