In the presidential run-off election in Chile, with 95.2% of the votes counted, candidate J.A. Kast from the Christian Social Front (CxCh) is leading with 58% of the votes. His opponent, Jara from the United for Change (UxCh), has garnered 42% of the votes. This marks a slight decrease of 1% for Kast and a 1% increase for Jara compared to the previous count of 57.4%.
The election results indicate a significant moment in Chile"s political landscape, with Kast"s lead suggesting a potential shift in governance. As previously reported, Kast has promised to maintain close ties with Argentina, which may influence regional relations going forward.
The final results are still pending as the counting continues.
