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Significance
Albeit expected, that defeat has widened divisions within its centre-left coalition and between the administration and its political parties. The election results put the centre-right opposition in the pole position to win the next presidential election in November 2017.
Impacts
The impact of the election outcome on the mood in government parties far exceeds the actual size of their defeat.
High abstention is a criticism of both main coalitions and suggests potentially fertile ground for populism.
Without consistent support from its own parties, it will be difficult for the government to pass promised reforms.
Keywords:
Chile,
LA/C,
politics,
election,
government,
legislation,
opposition,
party,
reform,
regional
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