The so-called 'amarre law', aimed at securing public sector contracts, is collapsing within the officialism and is expected to be rejected in Congress. PPD deputy José Toro criticized the agreement with the public sector, while business guilds question the government's insistence on ramal negotiations. This norm affects nearly 70% of central government officials, mostly on contract and professionals.
Amid the presidential transition to José Antonio Kast, the 'amarre law' has sparked controversy by attempting to stabilize positions in the public sector. Reports indicate that nearly 70% of central government officials work on contract, and most are professionals, motivating the proposal to avoid abrupt changes with the new administration.
PPD deputy José Toro sharply criticized the 'amarre' included in the agreement with the public sector, anticipating its rejection in Congress due to lack of consensus. 'The so-called “amarre law” is collapsing in the officialism and its lack of support foreshadows its rejection in Congress,' states a recent headline. Additionally, business guilds have voiced disagreement with the government's insistence on ramal negotiations, viewing it as an obstacle to a smooth transition.
In a letter to the editor, Ignacio Garay P. argued: 'If the quality of the tied ones was good, there would be no need for ties.' Meanwhile, lawyer Gabriel Alemparte described the initiative as 'an unseemly attempt at an amarre law for officials that has tarnished the process' of power handover, highlighting how it blemishes Chile's traditional democratic rituals.
This situation reflects tensions in the closing of Gabriel Boric's government, with the officialism divided and the opposition strengthened ahead of Kast's assumption in 2026. The debate underscores challenges in public sector labor stability during political changes.
