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Chile: From Rebellion to Resilience

After six years of political turmoil, there are reasons to be optimistic about the road ahead.

Jeannette Jara and José Antonio Kast will face off in the December 14 presidential runoff.

A Communist and a right-wing candidate will compete in the second round on December 14.

A restructuring process looms large amid a worsening fiscal deficit, low international reserves and a sizable repayment around the corner.

Center-right Senator Rodrigo Paz’s victory marks an end to 20 years of MAS rule.

Jobs, security and corruption are top of mind ahead of the November 30 election.

Polls show conservative candidate José Antonio Kast leading in the November 16 presidential election.

In a rebuke of the ruling MAS party, centrist Rodrigo Paz and right-wing former President Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga will face off on October 19.

President Irfaan Ali is favored to win reelection in the September 1 general elections.

Voters will choose between a centrist and a conservative former president in the October 19 runoff.

The end of MAS hegemony signals the beginning of a new chapter of divided power and greater instability.

Whoever wins this year’s election, the next president will face the daunting task of implementing bitter reforms.

A political science professor explains how voters are shopping around this year.

Lawmaker Johannes Kaiser is rising in the polls ahead of November’s presidential election amid rising concerns about crime and immigration.