Chilean President Kast criticizes the UN and proposes three reforms

The president of Chile, José Antonio Kast, criticized the functioning of the United Nations before the General Assembly, arguing that it "has not been up to the challenges of our time", and proposing three reforms to strengthen its capacity for action.

"It is not only a problem of leadership but also a problem of action", said Kast in his first speech to the UN as head of state, speaking of "a structure that - in his opinion - deliberates excessively and acts slowly". The Chilean leader then proposed three reforms: reducing bureaucracy and concentrating budget resources "where lives are at stake"; suspend agendas not considered priorities; and reform the Security Council so that its decisions "return to command respect".

During his speech, the Chilean conservative leader dedicated ample space to illustrating the economic and security indicators relating to his first six months in office, inviting international investors to focus on Chile.

Finally, Kast underlined "the greater collaboration" between Latin American governments in the fight against transnational organized crime.