The upcoming Chilean elections are predicted to result in a victory for supporters of the former dictator Augusto Pinochet. This outcome follows the collapse of the governing coalition led by President Gabriel Boric, elected in 2021 on a wave of social protests. Boric’s administration failed to deliver promised social reforms, disillusioning its base and opening the door for the right-wing resurgence.
The article details the right-wing’s strategy, leveraging concerns about crime and immigration to gain support. It criticizes Boric’s government for shifting to the right in an attempt to appease the opposition, thus alienating his original supporters without gaining broader appeal.
The piece argues that the elections reflect a broader crisis of capitalism and the failure of bourgeois nationalism to address social inequality. It highlights the role of the trade unions and pseudo-left organizations in suppressing independent working-class movements, contributing to the current political landscape. The article posits that only a socialist revolution, uniting the working class internationally, can offer a genuine alternative to the growing threat of fascism in Chile and worldwide.
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