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

Chile is voting in a runoff presidential election between communist former labor minister Jeannette Jara and arch-conservative former lawmaker José Antonio Kast.

Security has become a top concern for voters across the region who are calling for iron-fisted measures. In Chile, the issue is pushing the country to the right.