Kast

José Antonio Kast is the recently elected president of Chile. He is described as being on the far-right of the political spectrum. He is newsworthy due to the immediate implementation of his policies, which are already generating significant opposition. Recent events include his decision to suspend the regularization process for 182,000 migrants that was initiated by the previous administration. Furthermore, thousands of students have taken to the streets of Santiago to protest his government's austerity measures, specifically a 3% reduction in ministry spending, including education, and potential restrictions on access to free university education. Kast's actions and the subsequent protests highlight the political polarization in Chile and the challenges he faces in governing a country with diverse viewpoints and needs.