Chile’s Presidential Runoff Exposes Deep Divisions and Rising Radicalism

Chile stands at a crossroads as leftist Jeannette Jara and far-right ultraconservative José Antonio Kast prepare to face off in a December 14 runoff election. With more than half the votes counted, neither candidate has secured a decisive mandate, reflecting the deep fractures running through Chilean society — fractures that echo a broader global trend Americans must watch closely. Why Does Chile’s Political Turmoil Matter to America? The stakes are not just local. Chile’s political upheaval signals the dangerous rise of radical ideologies on both ends of the spectrum, threatening stability in a region vital to U.S. interests. A leftist...