Popular Action chooses Julio Chávez as new president: political direction and challenges ahead

After a long period of ungovernance and internal divisions, Acción Popular has finally managed to elect a new president, Julio Chávez. With this election, the party positions itself once again with a formal leadership that will allow it to set the political line, propose official stances, and steer the course of the party, both for its membership and parliamentary representation. In a recent interview, Julio Chávez emphasized the importance of having a recognized leadership in the National Jury of Elections, led by Dr. Juan José Abad, and of completing the organization with the election of the president. However, he pointed out that there are still challenges ahead, such as the need to align the parliamentary caucus with the party's principles and resolve situations like the presence of congress members who do not adhere to the party's line. One of the most controversial points was the situation of Darwin Espinoza, who has been expelled from the party but remains in the parliamentary caucus. Julio Chávez stated that a plenary session will be called to review the caucus situation and assured that they will seek to have a single parliamentary representation aligned with the party's stances. This decision could imply the dismissal of parliamentary representation if the congress members do not align with Acción Popular. Regarding possible electoral alliances, Julio Chávez stated that the party will not participate in alliances with other national parties, due to the fragmentation of the electoral offer and the lack of ideological clarity of some groups. Instead, they will explore the possibility of establishing alliances with regional forces that share certain tendencies and proposals with Acción Popular. Regarding the 2026 elections, Julio Chávez emphasized the importance of creating minimum conditions for the party to be an attractive option and be considered as a government choice. They will seek to clean up the party's image, establish a clear political proposal, and align the parliamentary caucus with the party's objectives. In conclusion, Julio Chávez's election as president of Acción Popular represents a new beginning for the party, which aims to regain its place in the national political scene with a strong leadership and a clear agenda. However, the challenges are not minor, and it will be crucial for the party's future to achieve internal unity, align the parliamentary representation, and establish strategic alliances for the upcoming elections. The road ahead won't be easy, but the will for change and renewal seems to be present in the new direction that Acción Popular has taken under the leadership of Julio Chávez.