Government of Chile
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Government of Chile
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"Por la razón o la fuerza"
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The Government of Chile is the cabinet of ministers along with the President who oversee the executive operations of Chile.
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Government & Cabinet
President
The President of the Republic of Chile is both the head of state and the head of government of the Republic of Chile. The President is responsible of the government and state administration. Although its role and significance has changed over the history of Chile, as well as its position and relations with other actors in the national political organization, it is one of the most prominent political figures, and it is essential to the country's political stability.
Ministry of Home Affairs
The Ministry of Home Affairs (Spanish: Ministerio del Interior) is the government ministry responsible for policing, national security, and immigration matters.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile (Spanish: Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores), also known as MoFA, is the ministry that helps form the foreign policy of Chile. The foreign minister is often regarded as the most senior ministerial position below that of the head of government.
Ministry of National Defense
The Ministry of National Defense of Chile (Spanish: Ministerio de Defensa Nacional) is responsible for matters of National defense, including all branches of the military.
Ministry of Economy & Development
The Ministry of Economy & Development of Chile (Spanish: Ministerio de Trabajo y Fomento), is in charge of planning and executing the flow of policies and projects of the Chilean government. The ministry aims to generate feasible and sustainable economic development, with stable progressive equality in the allocation of economic interests.
Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health of Chile (Spanish: Ministerio de Salud de Chile), also known as MINSAL, is the cabinet-level administrative office in charge of planning, directing, coordinating, executing, controlling and informing the public health policies formulated by the President of Chile.
Ministry of Labour
The Ministry of Labour of Chile (Spanish: Ministerio de Trabajo) is a government ministry which oversees labor relations, pensions and social security programs.
Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education of Chile (Spanish: Ministerio de Educación), also known as MINEDUC, is the ministry responsible for promoting the development of education at all levels, and for the protection and enhancement of the cultural heritage of Chile.
Ministry of Planning & Cooperation
The Ministry of Planning & Cooperation of Chile (Spanish: Ministerio de Planificación y Cooperación), also known as MIDEPLAN, is the ministry in charge of handling the economic and social help for Chilean citizens.
