"Debemos estar preparados para competir con los republicanos": la advertencia de Evelyn Matthei a la UDI

As political parties in Chile get ready for the Presidential elections in November, a prominent figure in the right-wing party, Evelyn Matthei, is urging the Independent Democratic Union (UDI) to be better prepared to compete with the Republicans. In a recent interview, Matthei emphasized that the UDI should not underestimate the opposition, as they have already demonstrated that they can win elections. She called for the party to be more proactive and engage with the electorate in a way that appeals to a younger generation of voters who may have different priorities and expectations. Matthei’s warning comes amidst reports of a decline in the UDI’s popularity, which is fueling concerns that it may lose ground to the Republicans. Regardless of the outcome of the elections, this article underscores the importance of political parties staying relevant, responsive, and adaptable to the changing dynamics of society if they want to remain viable contenders for political power.