Q&A: Chilean presidential election
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Franco Parisi (L), Evelyn Matthei (C) and Michelle Bachelet (R) are the top contenders
On 17 November Chileans are to choose a new leader from among nine hopefuls. Analysts believe the large number of candidates makes a second round on 15 December likely and opinion polls suggest that former President Michelle Bachelet will be one of those still in the contest.
However, it is still not clear who will come second in the first round. It could be Dr Bachelet's former childhood friend Evelyn Matthei or the man described by The Santiago Times as "a celebrity economist", Franco Parisi.
What are the issues?
Who are the main candidates?
Who else is standing?
What are the main candidates' policies?
Who is likely to win?
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