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Cradle room: Calisto and Walker's votes leave project funding on hold
CL🏛️ PoliticsCenter9 hr. ago

Cradle room: Calisto and Walker's votes leave project funding on hold

The Chilean Senate is continuing discussions on the 'sala cuna' (crèche) project, which aims to expand childcare benefits for workers regardless of their employer size. Although the initiative has been generally approved, specific articles related to funding remain under debate. Senators Matías Walker and Miguel Ángel Calisto, who have previously supported the government, expressed concerns over the wording of the financing provisions. Walker suggested improvements to the co-payment mechanism, while Calisto emphasized the need for clearer commitments from the executive branch regarding early childhood education. The opposition could challenge these financial aspects, and achieving the required qualified majority of 26 votes is crucial for passing these sections. The outcome of this vote will be historically significant after years of legislative debate on expanding childcare rights.

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La Tercera logoLa TerceraIndependent🔒Center9 hr. ago
Cradle room: Calisto and Walker's votes leave project funding on hold

The Chilean Senate is continuing discussions on the 'sala cuna' (crèche) project, which aims to expand childcare benefits for workers regardless of their employer size. Although the initiative has been generally approved, specific articles related to funding remain under debate. Senators Matías Walker and Miguel Ángel Calisto, who have previously supported the government, expressed concerns over the wording of the financing provisions. Walker suggested improvements to the co-payment mechanism, while Calisto emphasized the need for clearer commitments from the executive branch regarding early childhood education. The opposition could challenge these financial aspects, and achieving the required qualified majority of 26 votes is crucial for passing these sections. The outcome of this vote will be historically significant after years of legislative debate on expanding childcare rights.

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