Chile’s election pits left vs. right as Evelyn Matthei, ex-Minister and conservative candidate, aims to shape the country’s future.
Chile's presidential election is underway with eight candidates, including Jara, Kast, and Kaiser. Voters face a new mandatory voting law amid high abstention. Polls suggest a runoff on December 14, with the outcome potentially shifting Congress control for the first time since 1990.
Chile's presidential race is heading to a December runoff after the first round saw left-wing candidate Jeannette Jara leading but likely to be overtaken by far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast. Rising crime, immigration concerns, and polarized politics dominate the campaign, with Kast promising tough measures and a potential return to authoritarian policies.