Kast's victory is seen as part of a trend of right-wing victories across Latin America, including in Argentina.

Chileans will vote for a new president, with far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast leading against leftist rival Jeannette Jara.

SANTIAGO: Chileans will vote in a runoff presidential election on Sunday that is expected to result in the South American country’s sharpest rightward shift since the end of the…