One is a communist with a track record of social reforms. The other is a hardline right-winger who wants to deport hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants.
Where the two frontrunners in Chile's presidential election – Jeannette Jara and José Antonio Kast – agree is on the need to crack down on the crime gangs that are terrorising one of Latin America's most stable nations.
Eight candidates are competing in Sunday's first round of voting for one of two spots in December's run-off.
Here’s a look at the four poll leaders:
The reluctant Communist
Jara, 51, is a
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