Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast announced significant changes to his administration on Tuesday, appointing Martin Arrau to serve as the country’s new security minister and selecting Claudio Alvarado as the government’s spokesperson.
Alvarado, who currently serves as interior minister, will continue in that capacity while taking on his additional role as spokesperson. Arrau is stepping down from his position leading the public works ministry. Transport Minister Louis de Grange will assume responsibility for the public works portfolio, overseeing both departments moving forward.
The president, who took office just two months ago, made public safety a central theme of his election campaign, vowing to strengthen border controls and reduce criminal activity while promoting economic expansion through reduced regulations, budget reductions and business-friendly initiatives.
