### [2021-12-19](/feed/2021/12/19/index.md)

##### 2021 Chilean general election
# With over 50% of votes counted, Boric is declared the winner as Kast publishes a tweet conceding defeat. 




### Sources:

1. [CNN](https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/12/19/americas/chile-election-gabriel-boric-intl-nk/index.html?fbclid=IwAR1MQoyZV9Jva8vkdc2nfQyySVFyEMphbpq3cJizaNZKzLLaLc6H7b2jA8g)

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