Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast's administration suspended 43 environmental protection rules on Tuesday, including decrees covering power plant emissions, smelting pollution and national park creation, citing the need for economic growth and job creation. Kast, who took office March 11, said the suspension aligns with his campaign platform of deregulation to boost economic growth while maintaining environmental protections.
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Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast's administration suspended 43 environmental protection rules on Tuesday, including decrees covering power plant emissions, smelting pollution and national park creation, citing the need for economic growth and job creation. Kast, who took office March 11, said the suspension aligns with his campaign platform of deregulation to boost economic growth while maintaining environmental protections.