Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast wins Chile’s presidential election

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffDecember 14, 2025 at 11:42 PM

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Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast of the Republican Party won Chile's presidential election on December 14, 2025, defeating center-left candidate Jeannette Jara. Kast secured 58% of the vote, marking his first successful presidential bid after previous attempts. Jara, representing the Unity for Chile coalition, conceded defeat, and Kast hailed the victory as a mandate to implement his political agenda. The election represents a shift to the right in Chile, following a trend of right-wing victories in Latin American countries like Argentina and Ecuador. Kast's win also marks a comeback after his defeat in the 2021 election by outgoing President Gabriel Boric.

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Unity for Chile 50% Jeannette Jara ×280% Jose Antonio Kast ×7100% Chile ×5100%

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Chile

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