A communist and a far-right candidate will compete for the presidency of Chile
Chile's 2026–2030 presidency will be decided in a runoff between communist Jeannette Jara and far-right Jose Antonio Kast after a surprise first-round outcome.
Chile votes for next president in contest dominated by crime and migration fears
Hard-right candidates lead as voters prioritize crime and immigration, pushing opposing frontrunners toward a shared focus on public insecurity and foreign gangs.
