Government-backed leftist candidate Jeannette Jara has conceded Chile’s presidential election to conservative rival José Antonio Kast after losing the runoff vote. With more than 95 of ballots counted, Kast secured 58.3 of the vote, while Jara received 41.7.br br Kast’s victory marks another win for the resurgent right in Latin America. Jara urged her supporters to defend social and political rights gained in recent years, as Chile prepares for a shift in leadership and policy direction.