Sunday, December 13, 2009

Can Chile's fractured left beat a billionaire?

A billionaire who started his fortune by providing credit cards to Chileans has brought the right wing closer than it has ever been to the presidency since democracy was restored 19 years ago.

But the key to victory may be a rebellious young socialist with a growing following among voters hungry for change.

Sebastian Pinera, whose many investments include Chile's main airline, most popular football team and a leading TV channel, has been appealing to centrist voters and leading the polls ever since he began his third run at the presidency. He now has an outside chance at a first-round victory Sunday against three different candidates.

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