Kast is completing his second month in office at the presidential palace, La Moneda, amidst a complex transition period and the challenging circumstances surrounding the ambitious reform agenda.

With a review of the government's progress, President José Antonio Kast will today – in a cabinet meeting, the third since March 11 – mark the two-month milestone since taking office. This has been a challenging period, and this week the government faces a key challenge in Congress regarding its flagship project: the mega-reform for reconstruction. The first cabinet meeting was held on March 13, focusing on coordinating priorities, reviewing management, and addressing the fiscal situation. The second, a month later on April 13, focused on security, an assessment of the first month of government, the attack on the Minister of Science, Ximena Lincolao, and the reconstruction project. Politically, several key issues are emerging: rising fuel prices, questions about some ministers, conflicts with the "Second Floor" (a term for the President's inner circle), a lack of security measures, communication issues, and the content of the mega-reform, which is being opposed by the opposition. The assessment is that the government has not yet gained control of the agenda, and the ministerial team has faced internal problems, including a dispute between the Minister of Housing, Iván Poduje, and the Minister of Finance, Jorge Quiroz, over budget cuts, and criticism of the President of the Republican Party, Arturo Squella, regarding the head of the "Second Floor," Alejandro Irarrázaval. There has also been premature wear and tear on the government. Some within the government's base parties have even recommended adjustments, which the President is reluctant to make, especially during such a short period in office. For the National Renovation Party congressman Diego Schalper, the first 60 days of the current administration demonstrate a clear focus on order, a sense of urgency, and a strong presence. "There are always things to adjust and teams to consolidate, but the important thing is that this is a government that makes decisions and is working to restore security, growth, and social services," he said. Similarly, the Secretary General of the UDI, former congressman Juan Antonio Coloma, stated that "the government has faced a situation much worse than anyone could have imagined, both in terms of the security crisis and the economic mismanagement of the Gabriel Boric government. In response, it has made serious and responsible adjustments." According to his view, "now is the time to show the changes in security that have been worked on during the first weeks of government." However, others are urging for more decisive action to benefit citizens and for an improvement in the government's narrative, especially in light of the upcoming public accounts report on June 1. "The installation process is not complete, but at this point, the diagnosis has been made, and the problems that have accompanied this process must be addressed. What is missing? For people to start seeing significant changes in their lives. Things are being done, but more visibility is needed," said RN congresswoman Ximena Ossandón. Therefore, it is expected that in the cabinet meeting on Monday, the President will provide an overview of the work done and set guidelines for his ministers on the path forward. **Focus on the Mega-Reform** In the immediate future, the government's efforts are focused on the approval of the mega-reform. On Monday, until noon, the Chamber's Finance Committee, chaired by Republican Agustín Romero, will receive amendments. It is expected that the text will be analyzed and approved between Tuesday and Wednesday. After that phase, the project will proceed to the committees on Labor and the Environment, and then to the floor, according to plan, before May 21. In this climate, both the government and the opposition are preparing for a power struggle in Congress to pass a key reform for the government.