San Carlos leaders allied with Rodrigo Chaves demand Pueblo Soberano not impose 2028 mayoral candidate; petition sparks conflict

A meeting of over 220 people in San Carlos became tense as local leaders, aligned with President Rodrigo Chaves, confronted the general secretary of the Pueblo Soberano Party (PPSO), Freddy González. The core of the dispute centers on the PPSO's potential imposition of a mayoral candidate for 2028, a move the Chaves-aligned faction vehemently opposes.

Sources indicate that the local leaders are particularly against the potential candidacy of the current mayor, Juan Diego González, for another term. This disagreement escalated into shouting and conflict during the Saturday meeting, highlighting deep divisions within the party's local branches. The exchange between González and the party members underscored the friction over candidate selection processes.

The political maneuvering in San Carlos reflects broader party dynamics, as factions vie for influence ahead of future elections. The PPSO's internal discussions about mayoral candidacies have clearly become a flashpoint, demonstrating the challenges of party unity and local autonomy.