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Chile communist Jeannette Jara to lead beleaguered ruling coalition at election

Former labor minister, 61, won primary for leftwing parties with over 60% of vote ahead of November electionThe Chilean communist Jeannette Jara, the country’s former labor minister, has won the primary election for leftwing parties with surprising ease, beating out a more moderate rival to clinch over 60% of the vote.The decisive upset makes Jara, 51, the candidate representing Chile’s beleaguered incumbent government in November elections, set to face off against center-right and far-right contenders who have surged in the polls. Continue reading...

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