Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Chile's Presidential Race Kicks Off With Security as Key Issue
Chile is starting its presidential election with eight candidates running.
The main topics are about safety and stability in the country.
Two of the most popular candidates are from the left and right political sides, with others also in the race.
The election could change Chile's politics, with the current president not able to run again.
A lot of people are worried about rising crime and safety.
The candidates have different ideas, like focusing on the police or controlling the borders.
If no one gets enough votes, there will be a second election in December.
Chile's presidential election campaigns officially started.
Eight candidates are in the running.
Jeannette Jara and Jose Antonio Kast are leading contenders.
Security is a major concern for voters.
A run-off election is possible if no candidate wins a majority.
- Who
- Eight candidates, including Jeannette Jara, Jose Antonio Kast, and Evelyn Matthei.
- What
- Chile's presidential election campaign officially began.
- When
- Campaign launched on Wednesday, with election on November 16.
- Where
- Chile.
- Why
- To elect the next president of Chile.
Jeannette Jara
Jose Antonio Kast
Crime Solutions
Jeannette Jara
Advocates increasing funding for police, social programs, and border security.
Jose Antonio Kast
Proposes closing borders, maximum security prisons, and military deployment.
- Election Date
- November 16
- Potential Run-off
- December 14, if no candidate gets 50% of votes
- Leading Candidates
- Jeannette Jara, Jose Antonio Kast, Evelyn Matthei
- Current President
- Gabriel Boric