Why was the Democratic Party formed in Chile in 1887?

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The Democratic Party (Partido Democrático) was formed in 1887 by former members of the Radical Party. Led by Malaquías Concha, the party was established specifically to represent the needs of artisans and a segment of the urban working class.12

While it shared its origins with the Radical Party, the Democratic Party distinguished itself through its particular emphasis on the labor movement.12