Surprise Powerbroker Muddies Path of Chile’s Next Government

Franco Parisi speaks to supporters during his closing campaign rally in Santiago on Nov. 12. — Franco Parisi speaks to supporters during his closing campaign rally in Santiago on Nov. 12.Photographer: Javier Torres/AFP/Getty Images

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By Carolina Gonzalez and Antonia Mufarech

November 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM UTC

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After two familiar faces advanced to Chile’s presidential runoff in Sunday’s elections, all eyes turned to the surprise runner-up: a volatile outsider who is emerging as a powerbroker.