Chile’s President-elect José Antonio Kast is set to nominate Jorge Quiroz as the country’s new finance minister, according to a report by local newspaper Diario Financiero published on Tuesday. The appointment is part of Kast’s upcoming cabinet lineup ahead of his inauguration.
Jorge Quiroz, whose background and experience have yet to be fully disclosed, is expected to assume the key economic role as Kast prepares to lead the government. The finance minister position will be pivotal in shaping Chile’s fiscal policy and economic strategy in the upcoming administration.
Kast’s election victory marks a significant political shift in Chile, with his administration likely to focus on economic reforms and policy changes. Details regarding the official announcement and other cabinet appointments are anticipated in the coming days.
The nomination of Quiroz is viewed as a move to reinforce Kast’s economic agenda, but specifics about his plans or his prior experience remain to be clarified. Chileans and international observers will be closely watching how the incoming government manages its economic policies in the aftermath of Kast’s electoral success.