Candidacy for President of Chile

Candidacy for President of Chile involves meeting specific legal requirements, such as being a natural-born Chilean or a Chilean citizen by choice with at least 10 years of residence, and being at least 35 years old. A candidate must declare their intention to run, gather a required number of supporting signatures, and participate in the electoral process. They also need to adhere to campaign laws, including transparency and financing regulations. Ultimately, candidacy grants the right to compete in presidential elections, with the goal of being elected by the popular vote to serve as the country’s head of state and government.