Chile faces crime fears as presidential election approaches

Chile has mandatory voting for all 15.8 million registered voters in the upcoming presidential election, with Kast expected to win the run-off with support from conservative candidates. Some voters are critical of the focus on crime in the campaign, viewing it as a tactic to divert attention from more pressing issues like education and healthcare. Research suggests that tough crime policies may not be effective, and exaggerated fears of crime can harm both quality of life and economic development.

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