Jeannette Jara, the presidential candidate for the Chilean Communist Party (PC), has decided to exclude two key topics from her campaign platform: the creation of a new constitution and the party's stance on the Nicolás Maduro regime in Venezuela. This decision is a calculated move to avoid potential attacks from other government candidates in the upcoming primaries.
This strategy contrasts with the views of other figures within the PC, including Lautaro Carmona, who recently advocated for a new constitution, and diputada Carmen Hertz, who expressed more favorable views of Venezuela's political climate. This internal disagreement presents a challenge for Jara.
Jara has publicly distanced herself from the PC's more left-leaning stance on Venezuela, calling it an authoritarian regime and emphasizing the need for internal solutions. This departure from some within her party helps avoid potential vulnerabilities in her campaign.
The PC's governing program, currently under review, omits the push for a new constitution, focusing instead on the next four years. However, the PC's congress earlier this year did recognize the ongoing demand for constitutional change, suggesting this may be a longer-term goal.
The program will address international issues, including US tariffs, and reference the situation in Venezuela, with a focus on criticism of the current situation and support for internal solutions without foreign intervention.
Jara's campaign will incorporate support from other political figures, including two Acción Humanista deputies. The ongoing development and refinement of the program will be a central focus of her campaign.