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Kast Continues Surge In Criteria Poll, Boric Tests Positive For Covid

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  • According to the latest poll by Criteria, Left-wing candidate Gabriel Boric and conservative contender Jose Antonio Kast lead the presidential race with 25% of voting intention.
    • Within the survey, Boric's voting intention is little changed in last four polls, while Kast rises 8 points compared to the September results.
  • According to a separate poll by Sao Paulo-based Atlas Intelligence released yesterday, Kast may beat Boric in a second round of presidential elections, a
    • In the second round scenarios, only including valid votes: Kast received a 53.7% result vs Boric 46.3%.
  • Separately, Gabriel Boric tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday, the latest blow to the left-wing contender as his campaign loses momentum before the Nov. 21 first round vote. (BBG)
  • The Senate will vote on the bill on a fourth pension withdrawal on Nov. 9, Senate President Ximena Rincon confirmed to reporters. The session scheduled for 0900 to 1330 local time.
  • USDCLP opening up 0.38% around 816, broadly in line with dollar index strength on Thursday.

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