Among the reasons that were given for leaving was the party's refusal to support the closing of the Penal Cordillera [es] (a special prison for military people that were condemned for human rights violations under the Pinochet dictatorship), its lack of support for the allowance of civil unions, and its position on economic and educational policies.

[6] The same day, Rubilar, Browne, and Ibáñez presented a manifesto entitled "Amplitud", which outlined a new political movement.

[8] On 20 January, Senator Lily Pérez joined the movement,[9] having resigned from National Renewal four days earlier.

[10] Later that year, on 28 March, former-senator Carlos Cantero and regional councilor of Antofagasta Constantino Zafirópulos [es] joined the party.

[17] The next day the General Council was held in the former National Congress building in Santiago, where a new emblem was presented and it was decided to initiate proceedings for registration as a political party.