Libertarios and Evópoli parties face internal debates on joining president-elect José Antonio Kast's government. While Johannes Kaiser assesses objective compatibility, Evópoli experiences tensions over political dilution risks. Kast aims to incorporate key leaders into his administration.
Following José Antonio Kast's election as president, Libertarios and Evópoli parties are analyzing their potential integration into the new government. In Libertarios, led by deputy Johannes Kaiser, there is debate on joining the Executive or acting as collaborative opposition. Upon arriving at Kast's 'Moneda chica' for a meeting with opposition leaders, Kaiser stated: “We will discuss what the objectives for the next administration are, how we can integrate, and if those objectives are compatible with what we want and can do”. Kast's team considers including Kaiser in the cabinet, possibly as Defense Minister, to neutralize prior criticisms, though some warn of internal conflict risks. Libertarios plan to discuss the issue at their general council this Friday.
In Evópoli, under Juan Manuel Santa Cruz's leadership, the discussion is more tense. Leaders like Gonzalo Blumel and Ignacio Briones prefer collaborating from outside to preserve the 'liberal right' identity, especially given the party's dissolution risk for failing electoral requirements; they will appeal to the Tricel. Kast bets on their adhesion and considers Santa Cruz for a subsecretary position, while the party may grant freedom of action to its members.
Meanwhile, Kast visited La Moneda accompanied by key collaborators: Arturo Squella (47), Republican Party president and elected senator; Claudio Alvarado (65), from UDI, transition coordinator; Jorge Quiroz (63), economic coordinator; María Jesús Wulf (35), sociologist; and Sebastián Figueroa (42), Acción Republicana president. These figures emerge as potential ministers in areas like Interior, Finance, and Social Development, with an average age of 50 years.
