Mayors Criticize Republican, Back Jara Candidacy
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Pro-Government Mayors of the Metropolitan Region Confirm Support for Jara and Criticize Kast
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The official mayors of the metropolitan Region (RM) rejected criticism from José Antonio Kast (Republicans) against candidate Jeannette Jara (PC), also confirming support for the former Minister of Labor in a letter to La Moneda.
The situation unfolded during the final presidential debate organized by the National Television Association (Anatel), where Kast referenced a letter sent by the mayors of La Cisterna, Joel Olmos Espinoza; Quilicura, Paulina Bobadilla; and Cerro Navia, Mauro Tamayo, to President Gabriel Boric demanding increased security.
Kast used this letter as an chance to criticize Jara. Though, Jara responded by stating that these community leaders “support my command” and “know the capacity I have to carry out real public policies, not fantasy ones, not to threaten to hit everyone.” This was a direct reference to policies proposed by Kast and Johannes Kaiser (PNL).
Key policy Points & mayoral Demands
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the mayor of La Cisterna, Joel Olmos, detailed the contents of the letter sent to the president. The letter requested:
- More police presence in neighborhoods
- an end to banking secrecy
- Stopping the entry of illegal weapons
- Expropriation of assets belonging to drug traffickers
Olmos added, “Kast and the right do not approve: they prefer to continue obstructing laws and pardoning human rights violators.”
In the letter addressed to the president we asked for more police in neighborhoods,an end to banking secrecy,stopping the entry of weapons and expropriating assets of drug traffickers.
Kast and the right do not approve: they prefer to continue obstructing laws and pardoning human rights violators.
– Joel Olmos Espinoza (@joelcisternino) November 11, 2025
The mayor of Quilicura, Paulina Bobadilla, echoed these sentiments on her social media profile, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive security strategy.
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