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Who is leading in Chile's presidential election?

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Far-right candidate José Antonio Kast is leading in Chile's presidential election, according to recent reports. Polls indicate he holds a significant lead, with his tough stance on crime and immigration resonating with voters. His main opponent is left-wing candidate Jeanette Jara.

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Far right eyes comeback as Chile holds presidential election

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  • Pinochet's dictatorship led to thousands of disappearances and torture victims
  • José Antonio Cast, who admires Pinochet, is favored to win the presidency 26s
  • Cast supports reviewing sentences for elderly Pinochet-era offenders 1m 7s
  • Critics say many human rights violators had decades of impunity 1m 22s
  • Right-wing voters are expected to back Cast over Jeanette Jara 1m 49s

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Far right eyes comeback as Chile holds presidential election
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France 24
7 hours ago
Far right eyes comeback as Chile holds presidential election

José Antonio Cast is favored to win Sunday's election, campaigning as a strongman to address crime and immigration.

Rising crime boosts far-right presidential hopeful in Chile
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France 24
1 day ago
Rising crime boosts far-right presidential hopeful in Chile

Polls show José Antonio Casta leading by double digits, suggesting he is ahead in the presidential race.

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