Chile's political landscape is intensifying ahead of the presidential elections, with Jeannette Jara emerging as the officialist candidate after a primary victory that surprised many political figures. Jaime Quintana, senator and president of the PPD, expressed concerns about Jara's economic program, warning against policies similar to Argentina's demand-driven measures and a Kirchnerist economic approach. Despite these concerns, Quintana acknowledged Jara's autonomy from the Communist Party and her pragmatic political stance, highlighting her capacity to reach the second round and prevent a right-wing runoff. The Christian Democratic Party (DC) has broadly supported Jara, with Senator Yasna Provoste emphasizing a commitment to incorporate DC proposals into a common program and framing the next government as one focused on recovery rather than radical transformation. However, some DC leaders, including ex-president Andrés Zaldívar and former minister Jorge Burgos, voiced reservations about Jara's Communist roots and expressed doubts about her suitability to govern, with Burgos preferring Evelyn Matthei as an alternative. Matthei, the right-wing candidate, has faced a series of social media attacks allegedly linked to the Republican Party, prompting her to announce legal actions against what she described as a coordinated smear campaign. Senator Carmen Gloria Aravena, formerly of the Republican Party, corroborated the hostile environment within the party and the pressure faced by dissenting voices. Matthei's campaign emphasizes health priorities, including reducing cancer-related waiting lists and declaring an oncological health alert, and she has garnered support from Chile Vamos candidates aiming to consolidate the right-wing vote. Meanwhile, political analyst Nicolás Freire noted that Matthei's legal actions have refocused media attention on her campaign, potentially appealing to a more rational right-wing electorate. On the economic front, Chile is engaged in negotiations with the United States following President Donald Trump's announcement of a 50% tariff on copper imports effective August 1. Máximo Pacheco, president of Codelco's board, clarified that the tariff does not explicitly mention refined copper cathodes, which constitute a significant portion of Chile's exports, and expressed cautious optimism about the agreement's impact. The Chilean government welcomed the exemption of refined copper from the tariffs, considering it a positive outcome. Political voices across the spectrum are preparing for a polarized election likely to culminate in a runoff between Jara and José Antonio Kast, with debates ongoing about the future direction of Chile's political coalitions and governance.