Chilean Left Scrambles for a Viable Candidate Against a Resurgent Conservative Right
As Chile’s left-wing factions clash to pick a presidential candidate, the country braces for a conservative wave led by traditional and new far-right figures, exposing deep divisions and strategic weaknesses within the left.
Chile stands at a political crossroads this election season as its left-wing coalitions face the daunting task of unifying behind a single candidate to challenge a rising right-wing surge that dominates current polls. On one side, established social-democrats and communists vie for leadership; on the other, conservatives, including two far-right contenders, consolidate strength. The primaries held this Sunday will determine who from the fragmented left will carry their banner into November’s presidential race. Social-democrat Carolina Tohá of the Party for Democracy and Jeannette Jara from the Communist Party lead the pack. Yet, candidates like Gonzalo Winter of the progressive Frente...
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