Kast vs Jara: Chile votes in polarising presidential run-off
Summary
Chile is voting in a presidential election run-off between far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast and center-left candidate Jeannette Jara. Kast, who has made crime and migration key issues in his campaign, is currently ahead in polls. The outcome could significantly change Chile's politics.Key Facts
- The presidential run-off in Chile is between Jose Antonio Kast and Jeannette Jara.
- Jose Antonio Kast is a far-right candidate who leads in pre-election polls.
- Kast's campaign focuses on strict crime laws and deporting undocumented immigrants.
- Jeannette Jara belongs to a left-wing coalition and the Communist Party.
- Jara had slightly more votes than Kast in the first election round.
- The right-wing candidates got around 70% of the votes in November's elections.
- Kast plans to cut $6 billion in public spending but maintain social benefits.
- Chile's past with right-wing politics under Pinochet influences current voter sentiment.
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