Polls show Jara with strong support in the first round of voting. But will that carry her through a likely run-off?
Her presidential bid is historic. But can Jara, a communist nominated to represent the governing coalition, overcome the conservative opposition?
By Charis McGowan and Sophia Boddenberg
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Villa Alemana, Chile – Cumbia music blasts from the speakers of a makeshift stage at a small, unassuming park in Villa Alemana, part of Chile’s central region.
Chile's presidential race heads to runoff between communist and hard-right candidates
Communist and far-right candidates head to Chile presidential run-off
Polls open in Chile’s presidential vote pitting a communist against the far right
Jeannette Jara, la esperanza de la izquierda de Boric
La comunista Jeannette Jara y el ultraderechista José Antonio Kast se disputarán la presidencia de Chile
Crime, immigration dominate as Chile votes for president
La victoria agridulce de Jeannette Jara
Cile, ballottaggio tra comunista Jara e ultraconservatore Kast - Notizie - Ansa.it
Far-right candidate José Antonio Kast favourite to become Chile’s next president after first round vote
Cile, ballottaggio tra comunista Jara e ultraconservatore Kast - Ultima ora - Ansa.it
