A final look at Chile’s presidential hopefuls
With elections slated for Sunday, several candidates have come under unexpected pressure. Their positions vis-à-vis dictatorships but also ideological convictions created some problems, while one...
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The final stretch of the presidential elections is marred by polarization
Never since the return to democracy has the outcome of a presidential election in Chile been that uncertain. While it’s fairly clear that the left...
A disastrous week for Sichel: revelations and resignations
Unknown payments during earlier candidacies. Support from a sector he claimed he hadn´t lobbied for. Resignations from key campaign members. Right-wing candidate Sebastián Sichel has...
Presidential race kicks off in Chile with first debate
On Sept. 22, five of the seven presidential candidates participated in the first presidential debate ahead of the elections in November. For some, it was...
Why Boric and Sichel won
The primaries produced some surprises. Not just related to participation but also to the candidates. This is the continuity of social change dynamics that gathered...
Reactions on the primaries’ result: ’Today is a big step’
Albeit low in absolute terms, the primaries drew a record turnout. Further underlining the uselessness of local presidential polls, two surprise winners came out on...
Presidential primaries another blow to Chile’s right
SANTIAGO – With nearly all votes counted, Chile’s presidential primaries had surprising results. On the left wing, 35-year-old Gabriel Boric defeated Recoleta mayor Daniel Jadue...
Piñera’s Legacy Obsession and Plan B
President Sebastián Piñera has presented seven priorities for the rest of his government. As an apparent secondary but really central concern, he mentioned his legacy....
Piñera Surprises With Cabinet Reshuffle
SANTIAGO – President Sebastian Piñera has made several changes to his cabinet. Amid continuously rising COVID-19 infections and fierce negotiations with the opposition over a...