SANTIAGO: Chileans stood in long lines on Sunday to vote in general elections dominated by far-right calls for an iron fist on crime and mass migrant deportations. Pre-election polls showed the main left-wing candidate, Jeannette Jara, a 51-year-old communist running on behalf of a broad coalition, winning the first round of voting for president. But far-right leader Jose Antonio Kast is tipped to prevail in December’s run-off with Donald Trump-style plans to expel all illegal migrants.

Chile's right wing is seeking to capitalise on concern over crime and immigration in its bid to replace Gabriel Boric.

SANTIAGO: Fans sported MAGA-style caps. AC/DC blasted from the speakers. Red, white and blue flags flapped in the wind. Crowds whooped and cheered as the man of the hour lamented…