Chile votes in polarized election after campaign focused on immigration and crime
Summary
Chile held a presidential and parliamentary election with a focus on immigration and crime. None of the candidates are expected to win outright, so a second round is likely. Voter turnout is expected to be high because voting is mandatory.Key Facts
- Chileans voted for a new president and parliament on Sunday.
- The election may have to go to a second round on December 14, as no candidate is likely to secure over 50% of the vote.
- This is Chile's first election with mandatory voting and automatic voter registration for over 15.7 million people.
- Failing to vote carries a fine of up to $100.
- The election features candidates with opposing views: Jeannette Jara from the Communist Party and José Antonio Kast, a conservative lawyer.
- Immigration and crime are major issues, with immigration from Venezuela increasing.
- Chile's foreign-born population has doubled since 2017, with 1.6 million immigrants, about 330,000 of whom are undocumented.
- All candidates focus on public safety and immigration control.
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