The national leadership of Chile's Democracia Cristiana (DC) gathered on Sunday at the Cementerio General to honor former president Patricio Aylwin on the 10th anniversary of his death. Party president Álvaro Ortiz highlighted Aylwin's legacy of agreements and dialogue. Family members and leaders called to revive that spirit in current politics.
The Democracia Cristiana leadership visited the Cementerio General with Patricio Aylwin's family to mark the 10th anniversary of his death. The tribute focused on the former president's role in Chile's democratic transition, praising his bridge-building skills.
DC president Álvaro Ortiz called Aylwin's legacy something "often missing in politics today". He said it involved "building agreements, dialoguing, respecting others despite legitimate differences" to create a fairer country. Ortiz noted Aylwin inspired public servants across political lines and urged Chile to escape "trenches and extremes".
Former acting DC president Oscar Ramírez described him as "a man who built bridges" and fostered unity in tough times.
Aylwin's son, Miguel Aylwin, listed values like becoming "a homeland of brothers" and advancing together despite differences. The family and Fundación Patricio Aylwin have promoted these principles over the past decade, seeking agreements for the common good.
