VOA: With Two Unpopular Candidates, Chilean Election Up for Grabs
SANTIAGO, CHILE — Billionaire Sebastian Pinera once looked set to easily win Chile’s presidential runoff and swing the country back to the right. Now, the election’s outcome is so uncertain analysts say the nation could remain on its center-left path.
Pinera, who previously governed Chile from 2010 to 2014, won the first round of voting in November with 36 percent support, below expectations from pollsters. His center-left challenger Sen. Alejandro Guillier garnered 22 percent. Pinera’s failure to get an outright majority forced Sunday’s runoff between the two candidates, the top vote-getters in a crowded field.
Polls are banned in the weeks ahead of the election, but analysts say that based on the last polls released and trends seen, it appears the race is now up for grabs.
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WNU Editor: My friends in Latin America have no idea on who is going to be the next President in Chile .... which is an indication to me on how close this election actually is.
More News On Chile Going To The Polls On Sunday To Elect A New President
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Chile Votes Sunday in Tight Presidential Election -- WSJ
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Chile is a Latin American success story, so why are voters so unhappy? -- Washington Post
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