Ultra-conservative Jose Antonio Kast has secured a decisive victory in Chile’s presidential runoff election, paving the way for the nation’s most right-wing government in 35 years of democratic rule.
With over 95 per cent of votes tallied, Kast garnered more than 58 percent, triumphing over his leftist rival. He is known for his right wing views and has regularly defended and praised former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet.
