Santiago: As Chile heads toward a decisive presidential runoff, Archbishop Sergio Pérez de Arce of Concepción is raising concerns over the harsh tone of the national debate on irregular migration. With security, rising crime, and border tensions dominating public discourse, the archbishop warns that political proposals must move beyond threats and simplistic solutions.

Chileans will soon choose between two candidates left-leaning former minister Jeannette Jara and conservative José Antonio Kast of the Republican Party to succeed President Gabriel Boric. Both contenders have placed migration at the heart of their campaigns, reflecting widespread anxiety over the influx of undocumented migrants, particularly along the northern border with Peru.

Kast has drawn strong reactions after promi

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