Leftist to become Chile’s youngest ever president after beating far-right rival

Former student leader Gabriel Boric claims 55.8% of votes counted to defeat far-right opponent José Antonio Kast

former student leader has stormed to a resounding victory to become Chile’s president-elect.

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