Jeannette Jara's Resounding Victory Sets Stage for Chilean Presidential Race
Jeannette Jara, a former labor minister from Chile's communist party, won the presidential primary with 60.31% against Carolina Toha. This sets Jara as the incumbent government's candidate for the November elections. President Boric's popularity has declined amidst unmet reform promises, elevating right-wing contenders like Evelyn Matthei and Jose Antonio Kast.
In a decisive victory, Jeannette Jara emerged as the dominant force in Chile's presidential primaries, securing a formidable 60.31% of the vote. Jara, previously the nation's labor minister and member of the communist party, is now set to challenge a cohort of right-wing candidates in the forthcoming November elections.
Carolina Toha, the former interior minister representing the Democratic Socialism party, trailed far behind with 27.91% of the vote. The primaries were held exclusively within the governing coalition, led by President Gabriel Boric, who endorsed the unification of progressive forces behind Jara.
Boric's tenure has been marked by dwindling public support due to incomplete reforms and rising concern over issues like crime and immigration. As right-wing candidates like Evelyn Matthei and Jose Antonio Kast gain traction, the stage is set for a contentious election. If no candidate secures a majority in November, a runoff is scheduled for December 14.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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