With less than 3% of the vote, Congresswoman Maria Luisa Cordero and singer Pablo Herrera were both excluded from Congress, carrying their controversies with them.

The former military prosecutor during Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship has been sentenced to over 100 years in prison for crimes against humanity. The Temuco Appeals Court confirmed the state's responsibility for the moral damage inflicted on the families, who will receive compensation amounting to $1.62 billion.

"We will have intense days ahead, but those are the types of days I enjoy. What is life for if not to fight against inequality, to live it intensely and joyfully, embracing one another as the only homeland we have? Those who divide us and sow hate are doing a terrible disservice to the future of Chile," stated the Unity for Chile candidate in her first speech following victory in the first round of the presidential election.

As the majority of ballots were tallied, the referendum and popular consultation on November 16 in Ecuador resulted in a clear defeat for Daniel Noboa's government. In all four questions—foreign military bases, political funding, reduction of lawmakers, and Constituent Assembly—the "No" votes emerged overwhelmingly, reflecting a strong citizen defense of national sovereignty.

New images reveal a humpback whale entangled in an Australis Mar farming facility within the Kawésqar National Reserve, contradicting earlier accounts. Prosecutors are investigating evidence handling irregularities, while environmental organizations and the public demand the removal of salmon farms from protected areas, backed by a new environmental crime law.

Presidential candidate Jeannette Jara cast her vote and stated, "If I am elected President, I hope that achieving financial stability at the end of the month becomes a reality in Chile, along with the security of living in a more peaceful neighborhood."

Chile concluded its 2025 elections, initiating vote counts and projecting preliminary presidential and parliamentary results. El Ciudadano is live broadcasting a special with analysis behind the numbers. Follow the coverage.

Right-wing accounts are circulating false allegations of electoral fraud using marked vote images from a different district, raising suspicions of isolated sabotage aimed at a disinformation campaign.

The presence of family and the public support from his daughters lent an intimate and symbolic tone to the day, emphasizing — according to the campaign team — the importance of participating and voting with conviction in a crucial election for the country.

Presidential candidate Jeannette Jara remarked, "Chile deserves a politics that moves beyond the noise and focuses on the simple things: solving people's problems, supporting families, recognizing effort, and fulfilling commitments," on this election day.