Javier Olivares

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A psychologist's column links the deputy's remarks against the former president to the backlash effect, which penalizes women who seek power.

Chronology

Thursday, October 8, 2026

  1. Jiles criticizes Kaiser and Olivares for their remarks about BacheletThe PDG lawmaker called the criticism of the former president "rotería" (crass, classless behavior) and urged a cordon sanitaire against violence toward women.
  2. Parisi distances himself from Deputy Olivares's remarks about BacheletThe PDG leader defended gender parity in his party and predicted that a primary between Bachelet and Boric would hurt the PC, the Frente Amplio and the PS.
  3. Minister Wulf avoids questioning Deputy Olivares's remarks against BacheletThe Social Development Minister did not assess the PDG lawmaker's remark telling the former president to go cook, which Evelyn Matthei criticized.
  4. Deputy Olivares refuses to apologize and threatens to close the Ministry of WomenJavier Olivares, of the PDG, told Judith Marín that he will not apologize for telling Bachelet to go cook and called on her to resolve the crisis at Prodemu.
  5. Socialist Party deputies refer Javier Olivares to Ethics Committee over sexist remarksIlabaca, Cucumides and Venegas demand sanctions against the PDG diputado, who told Bachelet and Matthei to go cook and refuses to apologize.
  6. Olivares refuses to apologize and threatens to close the Ministry of WomenThe PDG diputado (member of parliament) told ministra (minister) Judith Marín that he would not change "a single comma" in his remarks about Bachelet and Matthei.

Friday, October 9, 2026

  1. Deputy Kast responds to Matthei: "Stay calm, keep focused and do the work"The President's son rejected the idea that there are first- and second-tier ministers and linked Matthei's criticism to Bachelet's announcement.

Saturday, October 10, 2026

  1. Socialist Party caucus to refer Deputy Javier Olivares to Ethics CommitteeSocialists accuse the People's Party deputy of sexism after he suggested Bachelet cook stews like Matthei instead of running again.

Sunday, October 11, 2026

  1. Deputy Olivares suggests Bachelet make stews, drawing criticism from MattheiA psychologist's column links the deputy's remarks against the former president to the backlash effect, which penalizes women who seek power.
  2. Minister Marín responds to Olivares’s remarks and defends the Ministry of WomenJudith Marín cited figures showing low female representation in Congress and municipalities to justify the existence of her ministry.

Monday, October 12, 2026

  1. Minister Marín defends her ministry after Olivares’s remarks against BacheletThe Minister of Women used figures on female representation to respond to the PDG deputy, who told the former president to look after her grandchildren.

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