Overview
- Chile’s final Kast–Jara debate was set for Dec. 9 at TVN studios under Anatel’s organization for a national broadcast.
- Recent polling and expert analyses placed José Antonio Kast roughly 10–15 points ahead, with undecided and newly compulsory voters still viewed as potentially decisive.
- Peru’s ONPE concluded primary counts for most parties, with the JNE to proclaim official results by Dec. 15 and candidacy registrations due via the Declara+ system by Dec. 23.
- The party Salvemos al Perú must resolve a tied presidential primary by a public draw, as a pre‑candidate, Mariano González, alleged manipulation after a photo linked his rival to a JNE magistrate.
- Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies formally received a citizen electoral reform backed by 188,358 signatures, and President Kenia López Rabadán said the INE will verify the support before any legislative process proceeds.