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Boric Congratulates Jara: “She Immediately Takes the Lead of Progressive Forces Toward the Future”

President Gabriel Boric has congratulated Jeannette Jara, the Communist Party’s presidential candidate, who has won the official primary and will represent the left in the November elections.

In a message on his X account, the president stated that his former Minister of Labor will face a complex electoral challenge but praised her efforts to achieve unity among progressives. “I greet and embrace Jeannette Jara for the tremendous support she received today. She immediately takes the lead of progressive forces toward the future, which she has clearly been chosen to lead. What lies ahead will not be easy, but Jeannette knows about tough battles. Now, let’s all work together for unity, with love and openness to invite the majority of our compatriots to continue building a fairer, safer, and happier country,” he said.

Boric also acknowledged the candidates who were defeated. “My eternal respect goes to Carolina Tohá, Gonzalo Winter, and Jaime Mulet. Defeats are always hard, but they are moments when we perhaps grow the most, and it is always better when we do it together. I know you are here to continue building this Chile that we all love. As president, I greatly value the exercise of primaries, allowing the people to decide who will be on the final ballot in November, and today, more than one million four hundred thousand people made a decision, strengthening our democracy,” he stated.