The penultimate presidential debate, organized by the Association of Radiodus of Chile, brought face to face the far-right candidate, José Antonio Kast, and the government coalition's candidate, Jeannette Jara. In a gesture of cordiality, both aspirants greeted and shook hands before the start of the debate in Santiago, as learned by the Argentine News Agency.
The spiciest topics The encounter was marked by the confrontation of two diametrically opposite visions for the country. The political climate in Chile intensifies with only 11 days left until the second round of elections that will define the country's next President. Kast, leader of the Republican Party, focused his arguments on proposals to regulate illegal immigration and the need for a hard line on security. For her part, Jara, representing the governing coalition, made strong economic announcements focused on social protection and pension system reform.
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A polarized second round The current contest is the result of the first round held on November 20, 2025, where both Kast and Jara managed to surpass the other competitors, although without obtaining the absolute majority required. José Antonio Kast, known for his conservative and pro-market discourse, seeks to consolidate the vote of the traditional right and the center, appealing to discontent over security and economic management. Jeannette Jara, who surprised by advancing to the runoff, represents the continuity of the current government's social reform project and focuses on mobilizing the progressive base and voters who opted for other center-left candidacies in the first round.
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The second round, set for December 14, 2025, has become a highly polarized election, where each candidate's ability to attract independent voters and those who abstained in the first round will be crucial. This debate was vital to expose their definitive plans to the nation before the decisive vote, which will elect the successor to the current Head of State of Chile.
