As Seen on TV

Chile’s Presidential elections will be decided on national TV.

After intense negotiations the two contenders for the Chilean run-off vote finally agreed to debate on January the fourth.

The latest surveys give a narrow lead of 5% to Michelle Bachelete over Sebastián Piñera. With such a close difference both candidates see the debate as the one event that will define the race.

Michelle Bachelete, a moderate socialist, represents the ruling party and would be the first female President of Chile. Sebastián Piñera is an airline and broadcasting tycoon who leads a right wing coalition.