President Nicolás Maduro addressed José Antonio Kast’s electoral victory in Chile, invoking the memory of Salvador Allende and the resilience of the Chilean people. During the 99th episode of his program, “Con Maduro +,” the president asserted that the South American country “will resist and sooner rather than later will be reborn.” RELATED: Chile: Pinochetism […]

In Chile’s pivotal December 14 runoff, Jeannette Jara vs José Antonio Kast clash in a high-stakes fight for equity or austerity. Mandatory voting for 15.8M mobilizes voters amid inequality fears. Discover the stakes. RELATED:The Presidential Runoff in December To Shape Chile’s Future Chile’s Tense Runoff: Jara vs Kast Battles for Nation’s Soul on Dec 14 Chile Runoff […]

Son of a German Nazi military officer, Jose Antonio Kast is running for president for the third time. On Tuesday, former President Eduardo Frei (1994-2000) endorsed far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast in the second round of the Chilean presidential elections scheduled for December 14. Frei received candidate Kast at his house in a private meeting. […]

Candidates Jara and Kats reflect the political polarization present in the Chilean nation. Chilean politics is heading toward a crucial presidential runoff in December. This election will feature the return of mandatory voting and a larger pool of eligible voters, bringing both uncertainty and energy to the race. Following the first round in November, an […]

On November 16, Chile will have presidential and congressional elections, a decisive moment shaped by shifting public priorities and rising political polarization. The vote marks the first national contest under the reinstated system of compulsory voting, a reform that has significantly expanded the electorate and introduced new uncertainties around voter turnout and party performance. This […]

Chile’s leading presidential candidates Jeannette Jara and José Antonio Kast closed their campaigns with opposing visions on security, inequality, and the country’s future ahead of the November 16 election.

Citizens who fail to vote will have a fine ranging from 33,000 to 99,000 Chilean pesos On Sunday, Chileans will attend to the polls, voting in between eight candidates who are vying to succeed President Gabriel Boric for the 2026-2030 term. The candidates participated in the televised forum, which revealed internal disagreements, primarily within the […]

Coordinated networks of bots and trolls were used to smear rivals of far-right contender José Antonio Kast in Chile’s ongoing presidential race, according to a Chilevisión investigation. RELATED: Chilean Lawyer Advocates for Giving a Voice to Indigenous Communities The report revealed armies of fake and manipulated accounts on X and other platforms spreading false headlines […]