Chile’s President Kast fires Security and Spokesperson ministers in first reshuffle

On 2026-05-20, Chilean President José Antonio Kast carried out his first cabinet reshuffle in Santiago, removing Security Minister Trinidad Steinert and Government Spokesperson Mara Sedini from their posts. According to the articles, he announced the change during a meeting with ruling-party leaders at La Moneda. The move was presented as an urgent administrative adjustment amid criticism over security management and public communications.