US, EU and UK embassies contact presidential candidates

by order of the President of Gabriel Borikhandjob Paula Narvezzihandjob yasna provoste You Sebastian Sichel They comment that they are interested in “internationalizing” their applicants to La Moneda. But for now the focus is on regional deployment. There is a diplomatic agenda, yes, but in general it moves at a slower pace than what is most relevant at this point: getting votes to reach La Moneda.

He is interested in following the path of flag bearers from the main dynasties of the western powers. For some castes of Boric and Sichel they still have to clarify what will happen in the primaries of the constituent unit between Yasna Provoste, Paula Narvaez and. carlos maldonado, next Saturday.

the schedule He consulted with the embassies of the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom about their attitudes toward Chilean presidential candidates, and these were their responses.

Replies to the press section of American Embassy:

“As always and in line with the functions performed by the officials of our diplomatic mission, they meet with representatives from all sectors of Chilean society, including executive, legislative and judicial powers, the armed forces, law enforcement agencies, as well as Chilean society. meet with representatives from all walks of life in politics, business and civil society.”

answer beatriz canaster, charge d’affaires of the European Union in Chile:

“As in previous election cycles, we intend to hold meetings with as many candidates as possible. Chile and the European Union are strategic partners. We share common challenges and interests, such as the crisis posed by the pandemic. Recovering from, defending common values ​​such as democracy, the rule of law, human rights and multilateralism or, as well, the fight against climate change, meetings with presidential candidates are an important part of our interactions with the main political actors in the country. Meetings are often held with the Heads of Missions of EU Member States that have a presence in Chile. As you know, our social networks reflect many of the activities and meetings we organize.”

spokesperson of UK Embassy:

“As part of our role, and as with any embassy, ​​we maintain regular contact with representatives from across the political spectrum, including those currently in public office and those to be elected in the future, as well as those on their teams. Also included are “with leading political thinkers, analysts and experts”.

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Bernadette Meehan is the current Vice President of Global Programs for the Obama Foundation. Chile has lacked a North American ambassador for more than two and a half years.