US EditionChile elects Jose Antonio Kast, deepening regional shift to law-and-order politics
Kast won with 58.2% amid concerns over crime and migration, pledging tougher law enforcement and neoliberal reforms in Chile's most decisive rightward shift in decades.
- Jos� Antonio Kast has been elected President of Chile, winning nearly 59% of the vote against Jeannette Jara's 42% in the runoff election on December 14, 2025.
- Kast's platform focuses on law and order, promising to deploy military forces to combat rising crime and expel undocumented migrants, particularly those from Venezuela.
- Jara conceded the election, stating that democracy has spoken loud and clear and expressing her commitment to constructive opposition.
- Kast aims to establish an emergency government addressing crime and social issues, despite lacking a legislative majority to fully implement his agenda.
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Brazilian President Congratulates Chile President-elect Jose Antonio Kast, Stresses Regional Peace
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Brazilian President Lula congratulated Chile's newly elected President Jose Antonio Kast after the runoff results were confirmed, praising Chile's democratic process and voter participation, and reaffirming Brazil's commitment to cooperation, stability and strong bilateral ties with Chile despite political differences. World News | Brazilian President Congratulates Chile President-elect Jose …
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Straubinger Tagblatt [Newsroom] Straubing (ots) - The unlucky streak of the Latin American left continues. José Antonio Kast has clearly won the presidential election. In Europe, one rarely reads his name without the additions "Son of a ... Continue reading here...Original content of: Straubinger Tagblatt, transmitted by news aktuell
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