Chilean Presidential Election Street Celebrations

Sebastián Piñera, the guy that owns most of Chile, was elected as the country's next president (2010-2014) after the results of the second decisive round of the election came through on Sunday.

The Left has finally succumbed to the Right after holding power over the last 20 years so of course there was a lot of celebrating in the street. The following video was taken from the middle of the main street of Pucón (South of Chile).


Notice the beeping of horns (typical of any Chilean celebration) and people hanging out of car windows while the carabineros (police) look out without doing anything (probably want to avoid getting lynched by the euphoric crowd).

What do you think about the result of this election?

Pucon Flowers & Elections

Just some flowers to brighten your day!

This is a flower stand on a street in called Caupolicán near the wharf in Pucon. Yes, I am still in Pucon having been a week here though I will be heading back to Santiago tomorrow.

Today is an important day for Chile since the country’s president will be decided in this all important second round. Why a second round (like a boxing match)? Well, the first round held in December was between all presidential hopefuls. If no-one gets a 50% majority then voting goes to a second round a month later between the top two candidates of the first round. This time it is between Eduardo Frei and Sebastian Piñera. It’s hard to say who will win today, it’s going to be very close.