Chile Votes: Trump-Inspired Candidate Favored to Win Presidency

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Chileans vote on Sunday in a presidential runoff that could see a far-right, Trump-inspired candidate take power. José Antonio Kast, 59, is the favorite. The former congressman has promised to build a wall on Chile's borders and expel tens of thousands of undocumented migrants. He faces Jeannette Jara, 51. She is a former labor minister for the current center-left president, Gabriel Boric. The election's result is uncertain due to compulsory voting. This rule could create unexpected volatility in the final outcome.