UPDATE 1-Chile's Kast names new security minister in cabinet shuffle

Chilean ‌President Jose Antonio ​Kast on Tuesday replaced the people ‌who held two key roles in his government, naming Martin Arrau as security minister ‌and Claudio Alvarado as spokesperson. Alvarado, ‌who is currently interior minister, will retain that portfolio alongside his new role. Arrau ⁠leaves ​his ⁠post as public works minister.

Chilean ‌President Jose Antonio ​Kast on Tuesday replaced the people ‌who held two key roles in his government, naming Martin Arrau as security minister ‌and Claudio Alvarado as spokesperson.

Alvarado, ‌who is currently interior minister, will retain that portfolio alongside his new role. Arrau ⁠leaves ​his ⁠post as public works minister. That position will ⁠be taken over by Transport Minister Louis ​de Grange, who will now ⁠head both ministries. Kast, who was sworn in two ⁠months ​ago, focused on security during his campaign, promising to clamp ⁠down on migration and crime while boosting ⁠economic ⁠growth through deregulation, spending cuts and market-friendly policies.