Chile Poised for Right-Wing Victory as Crime Fears Sweep Latin America NYT | Top Stories Emma Bubola and Sara Wayra 13 December 2025 at 18:15 Security has become a top concern for voters across the region who are calling for iron-fisted measures. In Chile, the issue is pushing the country to the right. © Sara Wayra for The New York TimesChilean police raiding a house in Iquique during an anti-gang operation last month.