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Chile's Polarized Election: Jara Faces Kast, Kaiser Showdown

11/16/2025

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Chile heads into November 16, 2025 election amid polarization over crime and immigration, with Jeannette Jara leading but facing Kast and Kaiser.
Mandatory voting is expected to boost turnout and reshape the electorate.
José Antonio Kast, often compared to Donald Trump, advocates strict immigration and crime policies, while Johannes Kaiser seeks radical measures.
The election could yield a right-wing majority in Congress for the first time since the Pinochet era.

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Story summary

Chile heads into November 16, 2025 election amid polarization over crime and immigration, with Jeannette Jara leading but facing Kast and Kaiser.
Mandatory voting is expected to boost turnout and reshape the electorate.
José Antonio Kast, often compared to Donald Trump, advocates strict immigration and crime policies, while Johannes Kaiser seeks radical measures.
The election could yield a right-wing majority in Congress for the first time since the Pinochet era.