Chileans voted Sunday in elections dominated by rising crime and immigration, fuelling far-right calls for an iron fist and Donald Trump-style threats of mass deportations.

Chileans have eight hours to vote for president and members of parliament, with results expected within two hours of polls closing at 4:00 pm (1900 GMT).

Polls show the main left-wing candidate, Jeannette Jara, a 51-year-old communist running on behalf of a broad coalition, winning Sunday's first round of voting for president.

But far-right leader Jose Antonio Kast is tipped to emerge victorious in December's run-off.

A sharp increase in murders, kidnappings and extortion over the past decade has sown terror in Chile, one of Latin America's safest nations.

Many voters spoke of fears for their safety.

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