Ultra-conservative candidate José Antonio Kast led Chile’s presidential election on Sunday, positioning the country for a sharp turn to the right after four years of leftist governance. With 25% of ballots counted,

Chile's 2025 Runoff: Jara and Kast on Security, Migration, and the Economy

Chile heads to a presidential runoff on Sunday, with far-right contender José Antonio Kast — a supporter of former dictator Augusto Pinochet — tipped to win.

Chile’s leftist presidential candidate Jeannette Jara berated the conservative front-runner over his proposed public spending cuts in their most intense debate yet, saying the plans lack details and pose a threat to society.

Jeannette Jara, representing Chile's ruling Unity for Chile coalition, faces challenges in the presidential election. Her Communist Party affiliation and the unpopularity of current President Gabriel Boric hinder her campaign.

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.

Kast easily beat leftist presidential candidate Jeannette Jara, steering the country its farthest rightward since the military dictatorship ended.

Chile heads into a runoff presidential election, with Jose Antonio Kast and Jeannette Jara competing for leadership. The election marks a potential rightward shift with crime as a central issue. Candidates offer starkly different visions,