The Chilean government has conceded it will not meet its projected 4% economic growth target for the year. This admission comes alongside the release of a CEP poll indicating 34% approval for presidential candidate José Antonio Kast. Separately, five members of the Gendarmería, Chile’s national police force, have been detained on suspicion of involvement in drug trafficking. The details surrounding the police detentions are currently under investigation, but the case raises concerns about corruption within the security forces. The economic news reflects a broader slowdown impacting the country’s financial outlook. The poll results offer insight into the current political landscape as the election cycle progresses. CIPER Chile initially reported these developments.