CLPresident José Antonio Kast removed Juan Pablo Rodríguez from his position as Undersecretary of Finance after he tested positive for drug use. Initially, the presidency announced that Kast had accepted Rodríguez’s resignation, but later, Deputy Minister Claudio Alvarado confirmed that Rodríguez was removed from his post due to the positive drug test result. According to Alvarado, Rodríguez initially tested negative in April but tested positive in June during a second test, though the results of the counter-sample were pending. Rodríguez has agreed to additional tests at other laboratories to rule out any drug use. The government emphasized its commitment to transparency and stated that this legal notification required them to take action. Rodríguez’s removal occurred during a meeting between Kast and leaders of ruling-party presidents at La Moneda, where Kast confirmed his decision. Rodríguez’s duties will now be taken over by Tomás Bunster Bustamante, who is considered a close collaborator of Finance Minister Jorge Quiroz. This change aims to ensure a smooth transition and avoid disruptions in the implementation of the National Reconstruction Plan. Rodríguez becomes the second top
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