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Politics & Government Guide

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Chile

Chile remains a stable presidential republic under President Gabriel Boric until March 2026, facing congressional fragmentation and public security challenges. The 2025 elections saw a right-wing shift, with José Antonio Kast positioned to become the most right-wing leader since Pinochet. Key reforms in pensions advanced, but broader progressive agenda stalled amid polarization.

Political Stability

Below Average

Corruption Index

Moderate

Democracy Index

Good

Government Type

Presidential republic

Legal System

Civil law system

Head of State

President Gabriel Boric(since 2022)

Head of Government

President Gabriel Boric(Broad Front)since 2022

Political Indicators

Political Stability

0.45Rank #65

Scale: 0-1

Moderate

World Bank (2024)

Corruption Index

67Rank #29

Scale: 0-100

Transparency International (2024)

Press Freedom

72.4Rank #32

Scale: 0-100

Reporters Without Borders (2024)

Democracy Index

8.22Rank #24

Scale: 0-10

Full Democracy

Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)

Legislature

Type:bicameral

Upper House:Senate (50 seats)

Lower House:Chamber of Deputies (155 seats)

Major Political Parties

Republican Party(PLR)

Right-wing

31 seats

Unity for Chile()

Left-wing

52 seats

Chile Vamos()

Center-right

50 seats

Voting Rights

Citizens aged 18 and over; mandatory voting since 2022 with automatic registration

Recent Developments

Presidential election runoff on 2025-12-14 resulted in José Antonio Kast leading, set to take office March 2026
Pension system reform approved amid congressional resistance
New public security ministry established to address rising crime and homicides
General elections on 2025-11-16 with high turnout under mandatory voting

Voting Age18

SuffrageUniversal

Constitution1980

Regions16