Up until the social outburst of 2019, Chile had long been regarded as one of Latin America’s most stable democracies. Much of its reputation had rested on foundational analyses, which emphasized ...

Chileans have elected the most right-wing presidential candidate since the end of the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship over three and a half decades ago. In a runoff held on Dec. 14, 2025, José Antonio ...

Chile today stands at a political crossroads where the presidential election is not merely a contest for power—it is a reflection of the fundamental conflict between future social projects and ...

Chilean President Gabriel Boric arrives to celebrate Army Day and Independence Day, in Santiago, Chile, Sept. 19, 2025 (AP photo by Esteban Felix). Chile has held seven nationwide ballots in the six ...