Chile's Minister of Economy and Mining Pushes 4% Growth and $89 Billion Investment Plan for 2026

en.Wedoany.com Reported - In response to President José Antonio Kast's first public report, Minister of Economy and Mining Daniel Mas Valdés emphasized an economic roadmap centered on growth and investment. He noted that the government is committed to achieving a 4% economic growth target and restoring at least 300,000 jobs.

Minister Mas stated on his social media platform that the 2026 public report reaffirms the direction already set by the Ministry of Economy and Mining: to restore growth, attract investment, and create jobs for Chilean families. To advance this goal, the government will promote national reconstruction projects and accelerate investment by evaluating 389 projects totaling $89 billion.

The minister also outlined other specific measures, including reducing complaint resolution time by 45%, unlocking nearly $7 billion in investment bottlenecks through the Ministerial Committee, modernizing small and medium-scale mining by simplifying mining permits, and submitting new labor regulations to boost tourism and regional job creation. He concluded that the government will continue its efforts to make investment in Chile once again synonymous with certainty, growth, and opportunity.

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