Chile’s Presidential Election Pits Young Versus Old in Key Vote for Economy

SANTIAGO, Chile—Just the thought that the most leftist candidate in half a century could win Sunday’s presidential election makes 51-year-old Eduardo Macias shudder. He’s voting for José Antonio Kast, a conservative who promises Chile order and stability.

A generation removed, 25-year-old Luz Mary Galaz speaks for many young people like her: She wants student-loan forgiveness and higher pay. Gabriel Boric, the 35-year-old leftist candidate, promises both.