Kast Government Unveils 7-Axis National Security Plan Ahead of First Cuenta Pública

The Kast administration released the framework of a comprehensive 7-axis national security plan in the week before the president's first annual Cuenta Pública (State of the Union address) to Congress on June 1, 2026. The plan covers organized crime, coordinated border control, South Macrozone/Araucanía security operations, cybercrime, prison system reform, inter-agency intelligence coordination, and public order in metropolitan areas. The announcement was designed to demonstrate concrete security achievements after two months in office marked by falling approval ratings linked to rising fuel prices, budget friction, and the cabinet reshuffle of May 19 — which removed Security Minister Trinidad Steinert and presidential spokesperson Mara Sedini. Incoming Security Minister Martín Arrau signaled the plan would form the backbone of a multi-year security investment strategy.