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Chile leftists advance to next month's presidential runoff

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Chile heads to a December runoff after Sunday's presidential vote left no clear winner. Leftist Jeannette Jara and far-right José Antonio Kast will now face off in a race dominated by concerns over crime and migration.

Breakdown
  • Jeanette Jara, the leftist candidate, led the first round of Chile's presidential vote.
  • Jara criticized her right-wing opponent's campaign for using fear and called for greater security for families. 11s
  • Far-right candidate José Antonio Cast finished a close second and aims to win the runoff with right-wing support. 49s
  • Neither candidate secured a majority in a highly polarized election, reflecting changing political priorities. 1m 32s
  • The runoff on December 14 will offer Chileans a choice between two distinct political directions. 1m 56s
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