Following a meeting at La Moneda, Deputy Diego Schalper, leader of the Renovación Nacional caucus, defended the tax cut proposals included in the government's proposed 'Miscellaneous Law.'
The lawmaker asserted that the initiative aims to achieve a triple objective: stimulating the national economy, supporting the middle class and vulnerable populations, and fulfilling a public mandate.
Schalper maintained that a policy of tax reductions is the cornerstone of an economic program that earned the support of the majority of voters in the recent elections.
“Fifty-eight percent of Chileans were introduced to President Kast's economic platform, and that program seeks to change the legacy Alberto Arenas left the country 14 years ago,” the legislator stated.
Opposition Proposals
The lawmaker criticized the opposition's stance, describing it as "uncompromising," and called for the consideration of ways to stimulate the economy by reducing the tax burden.
According to Schalper, a more dynamic economy will, in the long term, allow for a larger tax base to sustain social benefits for the middle class and those most in need.
The deputy confirmed that his caucus has already presented proposals to Finance Minister Jorge Quiroz following a meeting held last Friday.
“In a consistent manner, Renovación Nacional has submitted our proposals regarding these various points,” Schalper noted, emphasizing that their proposals focus on the heart of the middle class, rural areas, and SMEs.
The legislator recalled that his party has maintained an active role in providing alternatives, citing the reforms proposed during the fuel crisis as an example.
“Whenever we are given the space to submit proposals, we do so,” the lawmaker concluded, questioning the opposition's public complaints when channels for dialogue remain open.
