Chile's President-elect José Antonio Kast has made a significant move in his transition to office by appointing Jorge Quiroz as the nation's new Finance Minister. This key cabinet appointment precedes Kast's inauguration on March 11th and marks an important step in shaping his administration's economic policies.

The appointment of Quiroz to the Finance Ministry is being closely watched by economists and political analysts both domestically and internationally. As the incoming administration faces challenges such as navigating the country's economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic and addressing social inequality concerns that fueled widespread protests in recent years, Quiroz's appointment will be particularly scrutinized given the importance of fiscal policy in addressing these challenges.

Beyond the Finance Minister, Kast has also named other members of his cabinet, though specifics regarding those roles were not detailed in the released information. The full cabinet list is expected to be released in the coming days, offering a more comprehensive view of Kast's administration's priorities and personnel. Kast's election in November marked a shift towards the right in Chilean politics, and his cabinet selections are being closely watched by economists and political analysts both domestically and internationally.