Juan A. Lagos and the first month of Kast's government: "It is heading in the opposite direction of addressing socioeconomic problems."

The analyst of the Communist Party, Juan Andrés Lagos, shared his perspective on the first month of government of the far-right José Antonio Kast, pointing out a clear divorce between his campaign promises and the measures implemented. "Everything done so far, none of the actions are aimed at addressing the serious problems for which millions of people voted for him. " "In fact, the most concrete measures all benefit a minority sector that controls more than 75% of the real economy, which controls the entire economic and political life of the country through the banking and financial system.

" He also commented on the ultimatum given by the transport union CNTC to halt operations nationwide if fuel prices rise again in the middle of this month. This warning comes amid a disapproval of the executive that exceeds 50%, according to surveys. "If one wants to map out everything the government has done, it goes in the opposite direction of addressing the socioeconomic problems that Chile faces," Lagos noted.

Regarding the XI Plenary that the Communist Party will hold this Saturday, April 11, in preparation for the National Conference, the analyst highlighted the party's ongoing commitment to the interests of the majority: "No one can deny that this party has fought for the demands of the people. " About this first month of government, diagnoses and proposals will arise, the leader stated, especially to address the current situation in the country: "The reformist perspective in this context does not help," he added. "The point is that what is needed are proposals that advance, that make sense for society, for the millions who do not see us, who had a lot of disaffection with the government of former President Boric, who felt disenchanted.

It is a big challenge, but I believe that is the path we are taking as a Party and youth. " Minister Lincolao In reference to the aggression suffered by the Minister of Science, Ximena Lincolao, during her visit to the Universidad Austral in Valdivia, Lagos condemned the events and denied the connection that some hegemonic media have sought to establish between the incidents and the leaders of the student federation of that institution. In this regard, the leader pointed to the crisis situation that Universidad Austral has had to face—like other public universities—and to the current government's measure that seeks to reduce free education for those under 30 years old.

Public funding is not a concession or aid, he argued, "it is an investment. " Additionally, the Communist Youth, who do not lead that student center, specified in a statement that "violent actions are not part of the political line or their local expression in Valdivia," while the rector of UACh, Egon Montecinos, has stated that they will investigate and do not rule out the expulsion of those responsible.