José Antonio Kast

José Antonio Kast, an ultra-conservative former congressman, has been elected as the next president of Chile. The son of a Nazi party member and a staunch Catholic, Kast's victory marks a sharp political shift to the right for the country. He campaigned on a platform centered on restoring public order, tightening borders, and addressing concerns over security, immigration, and crime, resonating with voters worried about these issues. His win is seen as part of a broader global trend of right-wing leaders rising to power. Recently, he named a staunch abortion opponent as gender equality minister. Kast's election has drawn praise from global right-wing figures and is considered a win for the global right-wing movement.