Chilean president José Antonio Kast faces an economic downturn that has cost him 19 points of popularity. In his address to the nation, he called for calm and assured that he will not cut social benefits or investment in security. However, he will implement an adjustment that will involve greater migration and police control, without immediate changes to citizens' pockets.
The economic adjustment and its impact on technological innovation 💻
The migration and police control announced by Kast requires digital surveillance systems and interconnected databases. Investment in security translates into more cameras and facial recognition software. However, the fiscal cut may delay modernization projects in public services. The promise to maintain social benefits limits the margin for allocating funds to long-term technological infrastructure.
Digital patience: the app that never arrives but still charges you 📱
While Kast asks for patience, Chileans hope the adjustment won't affect their pockets. Perhaps the government will launch an app to report economic potholes, but it will surely require a monthly subscription. Patience is viral, but no one gives it a like. At least the migration control will have better signal than the State's WiFi.