Chile’s Presidential Election Pits Young Versus Old in Key Vote for Economy

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Chile’s Presidential Election Pits Young Versus Old in Key Vote for Economy
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Voters in Latin America’s most affluent country are casting ballots following a campaign that has highlighted a generational divide pitting the young against the old

SANTIAGO, Chile—Just the thought that the most leftist candidate in half a century could winmakes 51-year-old Eduardo Macias shudder. He’s voting for José Antonio Kast, a conservative who promises Chile order and stability.

A generation removed, 25-year-old Luz Mary Galaz speaks for many young people like her: She wants student-loan forgiveness and higher pay. Gabriel Boric, the 35-year-old leftist candidate, promises both.

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