Far-right candidate José Antonio Kast favourite to become Chile’s next president after first round vote

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The ultraconservative lawyer is in pole position going into the second round election, after running a campaign with a distinctly Trumpian feel

The ultraconservative lawyer, José Antonio Kast, is in pole position to become Chile’s next leader after advancing to the second round of the South American country’s presidential election where he will face the Communist party candidate Jeannette Jara.

With more than 70% of votes counted, Kast had secured about 24% of the vote in Sunday’s first round vote, having campaigned on hard-line promises to crack down on crime and immigration, while making a Donald Trump-style pledge to “put Chileans first”.

Source: www.theguardian.com

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