Recent statements and proposals posted on her X account. This is in addition to a nationwide grassroots campaign.
El Siglo. Santiago. 27/09/2025. The dissemination of ideas and proposals via social media is a strength of Jeannette Jara’s candidacy. Through it, she is reaching broad sections of the population and outlining challenges and objectives. The following are texts from Jara’s X account from recent days, relating to several issues that concern, above all, working families.
- Today I had the honour of participating in the commemoration of the anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and of 55 years of diplomatic relations between Chile and China. I emphasise the historic value of this bond and the importance of continuing to project it towards new areas of co-operation. We will continue to strengthen this relationship for the benefit of both our peoples.
- The 40-hour week is not just another law; it is a concrete improvement in the lives of hard-working people. For those who will now have more time with their children, get better rest, or come home less exhausted. And this is already being reflected: the vast majority say that with the reduction in working hours they achieve a better work-life balance, many people highlight that they feel more physical and mental rest, and others that they are finally living with less stress.
- We believe in a country where work allows you to live with dignity. That is why we propose a vital income of $750,000 (about US$781) within 4 years (it is $539,000 at present; about US$40)), with support for SMEs and formal employment. The minimum wage is a central part of our proposal and will continue to rise above the cost of living, because wages cannot always be chasing inflation. If next year they were to rise only by the CPI (approx. 3%), it would be $16,000: from $539,000 to $555,000. That doesn’t change anyone’s life. That is why we reject the right’s proposal, which seeks to limit it only to inflation.
- Talking about wages is talking about the real life of families, who struggle every month to pay the rent, bills, and make ends meet. That is why we are pushing for a Vital Income of $750,000, along with an increase in the minimum wage and support for SMEs. Because a good job is not just about numbers; it is about providing peace of mind and dignity to those who work. We have made progress: more than 500,000 jobs have been created and informality has fallen. Acknowledging this is not triumphalism; it is putting hope ahead of fear.
- Those of us in politics must confront misinformation. Because when the goal is to confuse rather than to inform, what is damaged is not only the quality of democracy, but it harms all Chileans. If we are not capable of stopping these phenomena, it will be very difficult to solve the real problems Chile faces: public safety, health, connectivity, and so many other urgent issues that impact the daily lives of families.
- The presentation of the budget is the government’s responsibility, but it must not become an adjustment at the expense of the people or their rights: the health, education, or safety of Chilean families.
- Chile needs a strategic budget: one that targets areas where efficiency is truly required, that eliminates unjustified privileges, and that allocates resources where they are most needed. Therefore, any cut that jeopardises the fight against drug trafficking, primary healthcare, or the implementation of the pension increase – which is already law and an ethical commitment to the elderly – is simply unacceptable.
- We must work to prioritise without losing ground we have gained; people cannot bear these costs. What we expect is a budget that considers the entire country, that strengthens regional development, and does not jeopardise either the well-being of families or the management capacity of the next government.
Grassroots Campaign
Throughout these weeks, the grassroots deployment of campaign teams, bases of party militants, groups of independents, and neighbourhood and social organisations across the country’s 16 regions has intensified, calling for votes for Jeannette Jara.
Thousands of mobilised people are promoting the ideas and proposals of the candidate of progressivism and the left, boosting volunteers and activities in public spaces, neighbourhoods, estates, squares, markets, and on social media.
Campaign materials are already being distributed, showing the number 2, which is Jeannette Jara’s number on the ballot for the next 16th November.
After having been in dozens of municipalities across the country, these days the presidential candidate will have activities in municipalities of the Metropolitan Region (where Santiago, the capital city is).