ROME: Tough-minded lawyer Virginia Raggi, rising star of the populist Five Star movement (M5S), is on track to become the first female mayor of Rome.

“We are witnessing a historic moment,” the 37-year old said Sunday night, cracking a rare smile after clinching a big lead over her rivals in the first round of local elections despite being virtually unknown to the public a few months ago.

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