Deputy Gustavo Gatica: «The Government Prioritized Urgency for Tax Reform Benefiting the Super Rich and Stifled Serious Discussion»

Original article: Diputado Gustavo Gatica: “El gobierno puso suma urgencia a reforma tributaria para los súper ricos e impidió discusión seria” Gatica Launches Strong Critique Against Government’s Fast-Tracked Tax Reform Deputy Gustavo Gatica (FA) has sharply criticized the government for its handling of a massive tax reform project, labeling it as a «poorly drafted initiative from a technical standpoint. » In an interview with El Siglo, he emphasized that the government has used the phrase «national reconstruction» as a facade and that by prioritizing this initiative with excessive urgency, it has blocked any chance for serious debate. «That debate never took place,» he asserted.

Gatica also expressed concerns about the growing atmosphere of pessimism he perceives among the public only two months into the new administration. He relayed that elderly residents in Maipú have voiced their fears regarding potential cuts to the Guaranteed Universal Pension (PGU). “It’s troubling that in just two months of governance, this climate of pessimism already exists,” the lawmaker pointed out.

On environmental matters, the member of the Environmental Commission was unequivocal in distinguishing between speeding up processes and deregulating them. “We need to eliminate bureaucracy to make processes quicker, but that doesn’t mean we should deregulate and allow any industry to set up shop without an environmental review,” he warned, recalling the cases of sacrificed zones like Quintero and Puchuncaví. The deputy also voiced his concern regarding human rights signals from the current government, referencing the halt of the process to reclaim Colonia Dignidad and the potential defunding of the National Human Rights Program.

“The signals concerning human rights are worrying,” he stated, indicating he will take «all political actions from Congress» to address this issue. Regarding the controversy sparked by Deputy Javier Olivares (PDG), who donned a cape reminiscent of Augusto Pinochet and offended Deputy Lorena Pizarro, Gatica described the incident as “serious. ” “I completely stand in solidarity with Lorena,” he stated, calling on the People’s Party to address the matter.

“It’s unacceptable to provoke in this manner,” he concluded. Finally, the professional psychologist reflected on his transition into politics and the need for greater inclusion within Congress. He appreciated the advancements in accessibility, such as personal accompaniment, but warned that there is still a need for “universal accessibility.

” “The computer in the assembly lacks screen readers,” he exemplified. For all details of this discussion, we invite you to access the link to watch the full interview on El Siglo.