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The political situation in Chile has reached unprecedented levels of tension and confrontation due to the intransigent position of the Independent Democratic Union (UDI) at the dialogue table for the pension reform promoted by the government of Gabriel Boric. This Tuesday, the Republican Party has also decided to withdraw from this important discussion table, generating even more controversy in the country’s political landscape.
The head of the Republican Party bench, Benjamín Moreno, expressed his dissatisfaction with the way the government has handled the dialogue process. Alleging a lack of confidence in the government’s declarations and in its intentions, they decided that only the technicians would represent their party at the table, excluding the representatives of the bench. This decision adds to the already controversial position of the UDI, which has made its participation in the dialogue conditional on the resignation of the Minister of Social Development, Giorgio Jackson.
The tension has increased even more with the accusations of blackmail on the part of the pro-government deputies towards the UDI. Deputy Cristián Labbé, spokesman for the UDI in this action, has firmly defended his position, arguing that the government is not prioritizing the needs of citizens in crucial matters such as management and pensions. Furthermore, he has pointed directly to Minister Jackson as an obstacle to any constructive dialogue.
This political confrontation has led to multiple demonstrations of support for the government of Gabriel Boric, while many see the attitude of the UDI as a strategy to weaken the government and protect their own interests before the welfare of the country.
In the midst of this divisive environment, uncertainty and the importance of the pension reform remain in doubt. Chilean society is looking forward to a genuine and constructive dialogue between the different political forces to effectively address the challenges that affect the future of pensions in the country.
