US EditionChile elects Jose Antonio Kast, deepening regional shift to law-and-order politics
José Antonio Kast won with 58.2% in Chile's runoff, driven by voter concerns about crime and migration amid a significant rightward political shift.
- Jose Antonio Kast won the Chilean presidency with 58% of the vote, defeating Jeannette Jara in the runoff election on December 14, 2025.
- Kast's victory reflects a rightward shift in Chilean politics, aligning with recent far-right victories in Latin America.
- Kast's campaign focused on crime and immigration, promising to establish stricter border controls and a specialized police force against illegal migrants.
- His plans include significant cuts to public spending and a focus on law and order, despite criticisms regarding their potential impact on social programs.
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Chile Elects José Antonio Kast In Landslide, Signaling Shift Toward Security, Borders, And Free Markets
by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief (Worthy News) – SANTIAGO, Chile (Worthy News) – Chilean voters on Sunday delivered a decisive victory to conservative lawmaker José Antonio Kast, electing him president in what is being described as the country’s most sweeping political shift since its return to democracy in 1990. Kast defeated Communist candidate Jeannette Jara by a wide margin, campaigning on restoring public security, …
The ultra-right José Antonio Kast has won the final election for the presidency in Chile. In more and more countries in the region right-wing politicians now rule.
José Antonio Kast had an overwhelming victory on Sunday against his communist opponent.
Chilean flags were waved and some wore red caps with the words "Make Chile Great Again" in celebration of Chile's new president. A picture of dictator Augusto Pinochet also appeared. C...
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