German Media Highlights Chile as One of the Few Countries Allowing Foreign Residents to Vote in Presidential Elections

In Chile, foreign residents can vote in general elections without the need for naturalization, provided they have temporary residency and have lived in the country for more than five years. "For them, voting is not mandatory," states a televised report by DW.

German Media Highlights Chile as One of the Few Countries Allowing Foreign Residents to Vote in Presidential Elections

Autor: The Citizen

Original article: Medio alemán destaca que Chile es uno de los pocos países donde los extranjeros con residencia temporal votan en elecciones presidenciales


The German outlet DW reported on the situation leading up to the presidential elections in Chile, emphasizing that the country is one of the few in the world that allows foreign residents to participate in these elections.

«More than 885,000 migrants are eligible to vote in the first round of the presidential election in Chile. The majority support the right, and their votes could be crucial in a tight runoff,» reads the introduction of the televised segment.

«Chile is one of the few countries where foreign residents, who make up 5.6% of the electoral roll, can vote in presidential elections,» DW added. Watch the report below (X social media):

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