Chilean agricultural workers have announced a national strike in response to a budget cut of over 4 billion pesos, threatening essential functions for agricultural exports and animal and plant health. The Association of SAG Officials (AFSAG) warns that the cuts will impact health controls, border inspections, and export certifications, and could damage the country's economic competitiveness. The union emphasizes the importance of their work in controlling borders, inspecting slaughterhouses, and supervising exports, and argues that they are an investment, not an expense, for the country.