José Antonio Kast, the elected President of Chile, has announced the formation of his government's second-tier Cabinet, which includes 39 subsecretaries and 16 regional presidential delegates, set to take office on March 11. He reassured the public about the competence of his team, stating, 'I am very calm because we have a very good team,' and indicated that the only position yet to be filled is that of a subsecretary in the Ministry of Defense, for which he is seeking the most suitable candidate.

A notable aspect of Kast's appointments is the high representation of independents; the second line of his Cabinet is largely composed of individuals not affiliated with any political party, mirroring the trend in his ministerial team, where 62% of the 24 ministers are independent and nearly two-thirds have not held public office previously. This strategy appears to be an effort to distance his administration from traditional political affiliations, potentially appealing to a broader voter base concerned about political careerism.

The subsecretaries who hold significant political and operational roles are predominantly party members, which indicates that while Kast is promoting independents in many of the other appointments, he is still relying on established political figures for crucial governmental functions. This balance between independent and party-affiliated members suggests a strategic approach as Kast prepares to govern, aiming to utilize fresh perspectives while maintaining political connectivity in essential areas of his administration.