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Chile’s Student Leaders Compete in Parliamentary Elections

By Peter D'Amato

Those on the frontlines of Chile’s student protests are now seeking to affect change from within the establishment.

Chile’s political establishment may be welcoming a new class in November when the country holds presidential and parliamentary elections. Former President Michelle Bachelet is expected to easily win the presidency, but some former leaders from Chile's student movement are looking to shake up the national Congress. As they compete for seats in the Chamber of Deputies, they will be looking to take their first step into electoral politics.

Among those running is Camila Vallejo, who was president of the Federación de Estudiantes de la Universidad de Chile, the university...

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