US EditionChileans are divided in a presidential runoff tilted toward the far right
Kast promises mass deportations, expanded police powers, and $6 billion in spending cuts amid voter fears of crime and migration, with 70% backing right-leaning parties in the first round.
- On Sunday, José Antonio Kast leads Chile's runoff and is expected to win after 70% of voters backed right-leaning parties in the first round, appealing to fears over crime and migration.
- Chile's economic stall and recent unrest deepened voters' crisis fears amid violence and social chaos.
- Kast has pivoted to insecurity and migration, vowing mass deportations of an estimated 337,000 migrants and $6 billion in state spending cuts while studying tougher policing and prison expansion.
- Critics highlight Kast's family history and Pinochet nostalgia, warning his presidency could roll back women, labour rights and civil freedoms.
- Underdog Jeannette Jara faces steep odds to defeat Kast, with analysts saying a miracle is needed and her Communist Party ties scare moderate conservatives.
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Chile headed for pivotal runoff elections
Chileans head to the polls on Sunday to elect their next president in a high-stakes runoff that pits the governing leftist coalition against the hard-right opposition. The election is highly polarized and will determine the direction of the country amid growing concerns over security, migration, and economic stagnation.
Great favourite of Sunday's second round, the far right candidate, who had lost to Gabriel Boric in 2021, polished his speech to expand his electoral base. A method that makes recipe, especially among the youth of the suburbs of Santiago.
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Chileans are divided in a presidential runoff tilted toward the far right
Chile is heading into a high-stakes presidential runoff defined by sharply contrasting visions of the country’s recent past and visions for its future.
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Independent EspañolBy Nayara Batschke, Santiago (AP) — Chile's presidential hopefuls wrapped up their campaigns Thursday, three days before the runoff election that will decide the country's next leader after no candidate secured a majority of votes in the November 16 primary. Communist Jeannette Jara, the candidate for the ruling coalition, and veteran far-right politician José Antonio Kast, founder of the Republican Party and running for the presidency for the t…
On Sunday, December 14, the second presidential round will be held, where millions of Chileans will go to the polls...
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