Chilean political discourse faces criticism over social issues

Marcelo Trivelli argues that liberal democracy is facing a legitimacy crisis because it is failing to address the needs and anxieties of citizens. He suggests that political discourse is currently dominated by promises of administrative efficiency, economic growth, and strict law enforcement, which often overlook human suffering.

Trivelli specifically criticizes recent decisions to reduce sentences for 56 individuals convicted of sexual abuse against minors, describing the move as an expression of indifference toward victims and their families. He also notes the impact of high unemployment rates, which recently reached 9.8 percent, affecting over one million people seeking work.