Chile votes in presidential run-off between Kast and Jara

Chileans are gearing up to cast their ballots in a run-off election, with far-right candidate Jose Kast gaining ground in polls over centre-left rival Jeannette Jara. Kast, who admires Donald Trump, has focused his campaign on crime and undocumented migration, pledging mass deportations and a law-and-order agenda. Analysts fear a Kast victory could shift Chile’s political course for the first time since returning to democracy, while Jara, a member of the Communist Party, struggles to appeal to voters. Concerns also surround Kast’s ambitious pledges, including cutting public spending and expanding the army’s role, with the potential to roll back women’s rights.

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