Academic of the Dept. of Sociology, Political Science and Public Adm. of the Catholic Univ.of Temuco (UCT). PhD candidate in Political Science, Univ. Diego Portales (UDP). Researcher at ICSO/UDP and at the Center for Public Policy/UCT.
The decisive victory of Kast reflects the electorate’s shift toward a demand for order and certainty, highlighting the limits of political promises and the real capabilities of governance.
Two months after the death of former President Piñera, his legacy is a subject of debate. For some, he was a builder of bridges and regional institutions, while others see him as the precursor of the radical populist right in the southern country.
While national elections enjoy a great deal of media attention, the same is not true for local elections. However, they have a great impact on the national political configuration.
