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Transition in Chile: Boric congratulates Kast on decisive victory and calls for national unity
In a televised republican gesture, the current leader recognizes José Antonio Kast’s triumph and offers full collaboration for an orderly and peaceful transfer of power.
The Chilean political scene experienced a moment of high democratic maturity tonight. Current President Gabriel Boric made a televised phone call to congratulate José Antonio Kast, winner of the presidential runoff election. Kast, who defeated the governing candidate Jeannette Jara by a significant margin, will be the next to occupy the La Moneda Palace. Boric’s attitude keeps the country’s republican tradition alive, mirroring the gesture he himself received from Sebastián Piñera years ago.
A call for responsibility and humility
During the dialogue, broadcast nationwide, Boric was emphatic in recognizing the legitimacy of the ballot box. “My congratulations, because you obtained a clear triumph. You were elected President of the Republic of Chile, and this is a great responsibility that must be approached with much care, humility, and hard work,” stated the Head of State. Boric reinforced his institutional commitment, making himself available to collaborate with the “destiny of the homeland” and ensure that the public machinery continues to serve Chileans without interruption.
Kast proposes to “regularize peace” during transition
José Antonio Kast received the congratulations cordially and signaled an immediate desire to reduce political tensions. “I want to thank you, Mr. President. Just as I proposed when I went to greet you, my interest is also to collaborate so that we regularize peace between us,” responded the President-elect. Kast emphasized the need for an orderly and respectful transition, extending an invitation for Boric to continue contributing his vision on the country’s unity even after the inauguration, scheduled for March 11.
Jeannette Jara concedes defeat and looks to the future
Defeated candidate Jeannette Jara also spoke out shortly after the mathematical confirmation of the results. Using her social media, she accepted the popular verdict, stating that “democracy spoke loud and clear.” Jara revealed she had contacted Kast to wish him success “for the good of Chile,” but left a message of resilience and continuity to her voters: “Be clear that we will continue working to advance a better life in our homeland. Together and standing tall, as we have always done.”
Resumo em Português:
Gabriel Boric parabenizou José Antonio Kast por sua vitória “clara” nas eleições presidenciais do Chile em uma chamada televisada, mantendo a tradição republicana. Kast agradeceu e pediu uma transição ordenada e focada na paz política. A candidata derrotada, Jeannette Jara, reconheceu o resultado das urnas e prometeu continuar trabalhando por suas pautas sociais.
Resumen en Español:
Gabriel Boric felicitó a José Antonio Kast por su “clara” victoria en las elecciones presidenciales de Chile en una llamada televisada, manteniendo la tradición republicana. Kast agradeció y pidió una transición ordenada y enfocada en la paz política. La candidata derrotada, Jeannette Jara, reconoció el resultado de las urnas y prometió seguir trabajando por sus agendas sociales.
