Editorial: El Mundo

• The first round of elections in Chile marked a trend towards extremes, highlighting increasing polarization.
• Jeannette Jara from the Communist Party won with 26.8% against José Antonio Kast (23.9%), although it's the left's worst results in decades.
• The tight margin and the convergence of conservative forces make Kast a favorite for the second round.
• Franco Parisi, the third most voted candidate, might play a decisive role in Kast's potential victory.
• The government of Gabriel Boric, the furthest left since Allende, has disappointed by its inability to forge agreements on key issues.
• The country is suffering from the lack of an institutional centrality space, exacerbating social tensions and hampering governance.

Conclusion: Chile is currently polarized and suffering from the same problems afflicting many liberal democracies around the world. The inability of the extremes to construct inclusive solutions to the country's challenges is evident.

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