Kast vs Jara: Chile votes in polarising presidential run-off

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete December 14, 2025 at 01:18 PM

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Chileans are voting in a presidential run-off election on Sunday, December 14, 2025, between far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast and centre-left candidate Jeannette Jara. Kast, who has campaigned on crime and immigration, is leading in pre-election polls. Jara, the candidate for the governing left-wing coalition, narrowly won the first round of voting last month. Kast has gained ground by mobilizing right-wing voters, raising concerns that his victory could shift Chile's political direction for the first time since its return to democracy. Both candidates face challenges in appealing to a broad electorate, with Jara's communist background limiting her appeal.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Chile ×450% United States ×260% Jeannette Jara ×580% Jose Antonio Kast ×9100%

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United States

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