Gabriel Boric wins Chile's presidential election

We go to Chile, where the leftist candidate Gabriel Boric has won the presidential election to become the country's youngest ever leader. In what was expected to be a tight race, the 35-year-old former protest leader defeated his far-right rival Antonio Kast by more than 10 points. He will now lead a country that has been rocked in recent years by mass protests against inequality and corruption. We speak to our colleague from BBC Mundo and also hear from regular Chileans about their lives and what they want for the future of their country.

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(Photo: Jubilant supporters of Gabriel Boric reacted to his victory in Chile after the presidential election result. Credit: Reuters)