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Chile’s José Antonio Kast of the Republican Party casting his ballot during the presidential runoff.

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Chile shifts sharply right as José Antonio Kast wins Presidency

by John Bartlett December 14, 2025December 14, 2025

José Antonio Kast, a far-right politician who has praised Chile’s former dictatorship, has won the presidency, signaling a sharp rightward shift fueled by fears over crime, migration and the economy.

Chile's presidential candidate Jeannette Jara of the Unidad por Chile coalition at her closing rally and Jose Antonio Kast of the Republican Party speaking during his closing campaign rally.

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Chile votes in polarizing presidential runoff as far-right takes lead

by John Bartlett December 13, 2025December 13, 2025

Chile heads to a presidential runoff on Sunday, with far-right contender José Antonio Kast — a supporter of former dictator Augusto Pinochet — tipped to win.

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