Original article: Diputado Gustavo Gatica por inclusión de temas ambientales en «Ley Miscelánea»: «Chile ya sabe lo que pasa cuando la industria crece sin regulación» Deputy Gustavo Gatica (Ind) described the inclusion of multiple environmental issues in the so-called «Miscellaneous Law» or «National Reconstruction Law» promoted by José Antonio Kast’s government as «concerning». In this context, the lawmaker pointed out that the initiative creates a contradiction between economic growth and environmental protection, a stance he believes is entirely «incorrect». «As a member of the Environmental Commission and part of the Communist Party and Independents’ caucus, I must say that we were informed about the project this morning.
We are studying it with our team, but immediately, concerning environmental issues, troubling elements arise,» Gatica stated. He further emphasized, «I believe that in Chile we must set aside that contradiction between economic growth and caring for the environment. That contradiction is entirely wrong.
Social development can coexist with nature conservation. » Deputy Gatica reiterated that in Chile, «we know what happens when the industry grows without oversight. Families living in sacrifice zones are already aware of this, which makes the signals from this project particularly alarming.
» «As I mentioned, we will continue to investigate and study this thoroughly, and through the Environmental Commission, we will fight as necessary to address the concerns we have,» the District 8 parliamentarian concluded. We will continue to provide updates.