Who is Jose Antonio Kast, Chile’s newly elected far-right leader?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Usaid SiddiquiDecember 15, 2025 at 05:08 PM

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Jose Antonio Kast, a far-right candidate from the Republican Party, won Chile's presidential election in December 2025. Kast secured 58% of the vote against left-wing candidate Jeannette Jara, marking a significant shift in Chile's political landscape. He campaigned on promises to tackle crime and tighten immigration policies, appealing to voters concerned about insecurity and economic stagnation. Kast, who founded the Republican Party in 2019 after serving as a congressman, will take office in March 2026. His victory is viewed as part of a broader trend towards right-wing politics in Latin America.

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Donald Trump 50% Gabriel Boric ×280% Chile ×680% Jose Antonio Kast ×9100%

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