Presidential Race
Center-left figures endorse Matthei in elections
Over 100 center and left-wing figures, many from the former Concertación, signed a public letter endorsing presidential candidate Evelyn Matthei (UDI) three weeks before the elections. The initiative aims to capture the 'silent vote' from traditional center-left voters uncomfortable with Jeannette Jara. The effort originated from a lunch among Amarillos por Chile militants and quickly expanded.
Matthei intensifies attacks on Boric government as Kast backs substance
Presidential candidate Evelyn Matthei backed her campaign chief's harsh words against Gabriel Boric's government, labeling it 'incapable and indolent' during a visit to Arica. José Antonio Kast agreed on the substance of the criticisms, calling the administration 'failed'. These statements come amid polls showing Johannes Kaiser gaining ground.