In a swift turn of events, actor and cultural manager Renato Münster has declined his appointment as the Regional Ministerial Secretary (Seremi) of Cultures, Arts, and Heritage for the Metropolitan Region. The announcement, made on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, comes less than 24 hours after the Ministry officially named him to the post.
The sudden reversal underscores a period of instability within the regional leadership of the Ministry of Cultures, as the government struggles to fill a critical administrative role. This latest development follows the brief tenure of the previous official, lawyer Gustavo Baehr, who was removed from the position after serving only two weeks.
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the Ministry of Cultures, Arts, and Heritage announced that Renato Münster Gripe would take over the role. The ministry highlighted Münster’s extensive background as an actor, producer, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in television and theater both in Chile and abroad. He is well-known for his work in Canal 13 productions such as “Machos,” “Buen partido,” “Primera Dama,” and “Amor a la Catalán.”
According to official documents, Münster was selected for his ability to lead complex cultural and social projects, utilizing the arts as a strategic tool for public communication and regional outreach. In his capacity as Seremi, he was intended to represent Minister Francisco Undurraga, coordinating with regional governments and supporting municipal cultural and heritage management.
The rapid appointment and subsequent resignation have drawn political criticism. Renato Münster’s brief association with the Kast administration has led officials, including Achurra (FA), to urge Minister Undurraga to approach the appointment of authorities with greater seriousness.
Münster’s decision to not assume the office marks the second time in less than a month that the Metropolitan Region’s culture portfolio has been left vacant, leaving the ministry to seek a new candidate to lead regional policy and programming.
