RN Files Complaint to Comptroller Against Boric Over Campaign Role in Jeannette Jara’s Bid Amid Political Debate

The Chilean political landscape is witnessing controversy surrounding President Gabriel Boric's involvement in the campaign of Jeannette Jara. The National Renewal party (RN) has formally petitioned the Comptroller's Office, accusing Boric of lacking impartiality by acting as Jara's campaign chief. Boric has defended his stance, emphasizing the need for a better government and endorsing Jara as a representative of that vision. Meanwhile, the government has denied any electoral intervention on Boric's part. Within the political and economic spheres, there are calls for resignations within Jara's economic team to accommodate the Socialism Democratic faction. Notably, economist Paula Benavides has declined to join Jara's campaign. Former minister Nicolás Eyzaguirre expressed support for Jara but stressed the importance of ensuring the program's sustainability and governability for the country. Additionally, political analyst Marco Moreno characterized Jara's primary victory as an emotional referendum.