What to Know About Chile’s Election on Sunday
Polls show right-wing candidates drawing the most support, but a recent compulsory voting law could bring a surge of new voters, adding uncertainty.
Polls show right-wing candidates drawing the most support, but a recent compulsory voting law could bring a surge of new voters, adding uncertainty.
Early results suggested a sweep for the ruling coalition in a state where the opposition claimed foul play over an exercise that deleted millions of voters.
The center-left D66 party edged the far-right party of Geert Wilders in the popular vote, giving it the first crack at forming a new government.
Propelled by anti-establishment fervor, Catherine Connolly was elected last week with a landmark popular mandate.
The progressive Democrats 66 gained seats and tied with the far-right party of Geert Wilders, which fell back sharply from a strong performance two years ago.
President Javier Milei emerged from the election with an even tighter bond with the United States and a bigger mandate to pass transformative economic plans.