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José Antonio Kast speaks during the July 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Camboriu, Brazil. Chile’s Right Is Gaining Momentum: Polls show conservative candidate José Antonio Kast leading in the November 16 presidential election.

Chile’s Right Is Gaining Momentum

Polls show conservative candidate José Antonio Kast leading in the November 16 presidential election.

As Concern Over Crime Rises, Chile’s Boric Shifts Right

The deaths of three police officers in the space of a month has added to the already acute security woes facing the government.

Evelyn Matthei is the mayor of a district in Santiago and a leader within Chile's right wing.

The No-Nonsense Mayor Leading Chile’s Right

Evelyn Matthei’s popularity may reflect a shift to a more moderate politics following the polarization of recent years.

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