Who is Jose Antonio Kast, Chile’s newly elected far-right leader?
Summary
Jose Antonio Kast, a far-right candidate, won Chile's presidential run-off election, gaining 58% of the vote against left-wing candidate Jeannette Jara. Kast, who will take office on March 11, 2026, campaigned on promises to expel undocumented migrants and address crime. His victory marks a rightward shift in Chile's political scene.Key Facts
- Jose Antonio Kast won with 58% of the vote in Chile's presidential run-off election.
- His opponent, Jeannette Jara, received 42% of the vote.
- Kast campaigned on addressing crime and expelling undocumented migrants.
- He is from the Republican Party and is inspired by U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Kast lost in the 2021 election and previously ran as an independent in 2017.
- He founded the Republican Party in 2019 after leaving the center-right UDI.
- Kast has a background in law and politics, initially becoming a councilman in 1996.
- He has conservative views, opposing abortion and same-sex marriage.
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