Opposition and Coalition Position Ahead of Kast's First Cuenta Pública to Congress on June 1

On the eve of President José Antonio Kast's first Cuenta Pública (annual State of the Union) to a joint session of Congress in Valparaíso on June 1, Chile's political factions publicly staked out positions for and against the government's first 82 days in office. The governing Partido Republicano and Chile Vamos allies anticipated flagship announcements on the 7-axis security plan, migration enforcement results, and the path of the economic reactivation mega-bill (already passed the Chamber 90-59-1) through the Senate. The center-left and left opposition — including Partido Comunista, Frente Amplio (ex-Boric coalition), and Partido Socialista — coordinated a unified response condemning the May 19 cabinet reshuffle, rising fuel costs (whose planned tax hike Kast ultimately reversed), escalating Army-Carabineros operations at Temucuicui, and the Q1 2026 GDP contraction of 0.5% YoY. With approval at 26-39% depending on the polling firm (Data Influye vs. Cadem), the Cuenta Pública was Kast's most consequential communication opportunity since his March 11 inauguration.