Chilean presidential election final vote 2 prospects for close competition TPP ratification is also an issue

In the final vote of the presidential election held in Chile in South America, ratification of the TPP = Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement in which Japan and others participate is one of the issues, and it is expected that it will be a close battle between right-wing and left-wing candidates with greatly different claims. It has been.

In Chile, a presidential election was held in November following the expiration of President Pinella's term, but because no candidate had the majority of votes needed to win the election, right-wing leader Jose Antonio Cast (55) ) And the top two members of the left-wing House of Representatives, Gabriel Borich (35), voted in the final.

Voting took place on the 19th, and many citizens visited the polling place in the capital Santiago from the morning, casting one vote one after another.

In recent years, there have been a series of anti-government protests in Chile against widening economic disparities, as well as riots and looting, and Mr. Kasto, who appeals for strengthening security measures, and Mr. Borich, who advocates fair distribution, have expanded their support. rice field.

Another issue is the response to the TPP, which involves 11 countries such as Japan and Chile. Mr. Cust is willing to ratify the agreement, while Mr. Borich is cautious.

Local media reports that the election situation is "close."

Voting will be held until 6 am on the 20th of Japan time, and it is expected that a large number will be revealed in the morning.

Voters who came to vote

At the polling place in the center of Santiago, the capital of Chile, many citizens came to vote from the morning of the 19th, and there was a long line.

A woman in her 80s who voted for the right-wing Mr. Cust said, "Mr. Cust is experienced and stable. The country is out of order, crime and theft are rampant. You can walk outside with peace of mind. I can't. "

Meanwhile, a woman in her twenties who voted for Mr. Borich on the left said, "I hope Mr. Borich will make the country a fairer and more equal country. He will also promote environmentally friendly policies." I was talking.