"As a team, the Cabinet stands out for having few party members, despite many appointees' historical ties to the economic and political right. Several key ministers come directly from the business world, including Francisco Perez Mackenna, who will become Foreign Minister. A key consideration was that Kast personally trusted the ministers. Another requirement for all appointees was passing a hair test for drug use. Of the 24 ministers, 16 are not party members."
"Jose Antonio Kast and his wife Pia Adriasola, in Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday. SOFIA YANJARI The government team, which will take office on March 11, will have two main priorities: fighting crime and boosting the economy. As Minister of Security, Kast has appointed Trinidad Steinert, who until this Tuesday served as Attorney General in Tarapaca and has been key in combating organized crime in northern Chile, including the Tren de Aragua."
Jose Antonio Kast announced a 24-member Cabinet, led by Claudio Alvarado as Interior Minister. Sixteen of the ministers are not party members, and many appointees have historical ties to the economic and political right. Several key ministers come from the business sector, including Francisco Perez Mackenna as Foreign Minister. Kast prioritized personal trust in his choices and required all appointees to pass a hair test for drug use. Kast framed the Cabinet as an emergency government to confront a crisis he identifies, with top priorities of fighting crime and boosting the economy. Trinidad Steinert was named Minister of Security, noted for combating organized crime in northern Chile.
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