This is a program of great tradition and symbolism in the country, which began with the 1988 referendum when the people voted “No” to the continuation of Augusto Pinochet’s regime, which led to the end of the dictatorship (1973-1990).

Each candidate for La Moneda Palace has 2:30 minutes to present their government programs and messages to the public.

Jeannette Jara, candidate of the leftist, progressive, and social democratic parties plus the Christian Democrats (DC), emphasized achieving a living income that would allow families to reach the end of month and lowering electricity bills.

Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast called for a firm hand against migrants, closing borders, and criminalizing social protest, and he promised to work in the regions, improve small and medium-sized businesses, and encourage investment.

Meanwhile, the representative of the traditional right, Evelyn Matthei, spoke of “protecting borders and prisons,” in an attempt to present herself as the candidate of order. According to the Cadem poll, published this weekend, Jara goes first, with 29 percent of vote intentions, followed by Kast, with 24, and Matthei, with 15.

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