Opposition mayors criticize Kast and propose four measures to address rising fuel prices.

Politics: 26 mayors signed a document in response to the government's announced fuel price increase, including Tomás Vodanovic, Matías Toledo, Fares Jadue, and Claudia Pizarro. Comments: A group of opposition mayors criticized the fuel price increase announced by the government of José Antonio Kast as a response to the fiscal effects of the international rise in oil prices. In a statement, 26 mayors – including Tomás Vodanovic of Maipú and Matías Toledo of Puente Alto – expressed their "deep concern" about the consequences of this measure "on the daily lives of millions of people and on the functioning of municipalities." They stated: "The increase in fuel prices is not an abstract issue: it directly impacts the cost of transportation, food, basic services, and family finances. It also seriously strains municipal operations, increasing the cost of essential services such as waste collection, maintenance of public spaces, and community security." On this point, local authorities emphasized that they have "from the first day" expressed their willingness "to collaborate with the government in finding solutions." "We believe in dialogue, in agreements, and in shared responsibility in the face of complex situations. However, we also have the duty to represent our citizens and to speak out when measures adopted or proposed are not in the right direction," they added. To replace this measure, which will take effect this Thursday, they put forward the following proposals: 1. Suspend initiatives that reduce tax revenue, such as the elimination of contribution payments and any type of tax reduction for large companies, for the duration of this crisis. 2. Strengthen the fuel stabilization mechanism to protect families. 3. Establish direct support for public transportation and local systems, avoiding fare increases, also considering rural areas and intercity services. 4. Implement policies to compensate municipalities for the increase in their operating costs for basic services such as waste collection, among others. Chile needs decisions that provide certainty and protect its people. In detail, the 26 mayors who signed the statement are: * Marcela Chamorro, Alhué * Mauro Tamayo, Cerro Navia * Manuel Zúñiga, El Bosque * Zandra Maulen, El Monte * Felipe Muñoz, Estación Central * Joel Olmos, La Cisterna * Claudia Pizarro, La Pintana * Jonathan Opazo, Lampa * Javiera Reyes, Lo Espejo * Maximiliano Ríos, Lo Prado * Tomás Vodanovic, Maipú * Felipe Muñoz, Padre Hurtado * Miguel Concha, Peñalolén * Luis Astudillo, Pedro Aguirre Cerda * Jaime Escudero, Pirque * Matías Toledo, Puente Alto * Italo Bravo, Pudahuel * Paulina Bobadilla, Quilicura * Karina Delfino, Quinta Normal * Fares Jadue, Recoleta * Claudio Castro, Renca * Christopher White, San Bernardo * Cristóbal Labra, San Joaquín * Roberto Pérez, San José de Maipo * Gustavo Toro, San Ramón * Sebastián Rosas, Talagante More on: Mayors, Opposition, Fuel Price Increase.