A recent report from CIPER Chile questions the underlying analysis of the proposed 2027 national budget. The article, titled “Where Was the Fat?”, suggests a critical element is missing from the budget's projections and justifications. The core issue appears to be a lack of clarity regarding where anticipated fiscal savings, or "fat," will be realized. This raises concerns about the budget's overall feasibility and its reliance on unspecified cuts. CIPER Chile’s publication implies a need for a deeper review of the economic diagnosis underpinning the financial plan. The analysis challenges the presented rationale for the 2027 budget and highlights potential vulnerabilities within Chile’s economic planning.