AQ tracks key indicators and political and economic trends to watch in 2026.

The editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly spoke about his article in Foreign Affairs regarding the rightward electoral tilt in the region.

El movimiento hacia la derecha se debe a que la gente "quiere cambio, quieren mejor vida", dice Susan Segal de AS/COA a La Tercera. 

"Kast gave a unifying acceptance speech that stressed rule of law and democratic values," said AS/COA’s CEO and president.

The right-wing former legislator won the presidency with a commanding 58% in the December 14 runoff.

Ahead of the December 14 vote, how are the two presidential candidates approaching top issues?

Leftist Jeannette Jara won the first round, but her right-wing opponent, José Antonio Kast, leads polls in the race to succeed Gabriel Boric.