Chilean presidential election dominated by crime and immigration

CNN reports on the presidential election today in Chile. Candidates include a longtime Communist Party member and two ultraconservatives. "As the country grapples with growing crime rates, surging immigration and discontent with the policies of the leftist President Gabriel Boric, some analysts expect voters to choose a different direction for the South American nation. But just how different remains unclear." Read the article for details.

Immigration has been a topical issue in Chile. In 2019, I visited the country and was struck by the concern with immigration. Apparently, immigration remains a public concern.