Jose Antonio Kast elected Chile’s president

Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast won Chile’s presidential run-off election with nearly 58 percent of the vote, defeating centre-left incumbent Jeannette Jara. Kast’s victory signals a shift to the far right in Latin America, with his hardline policies on crime, immigration, and social issues drawing both support and criticism. Despite his controversial ties to Chile’s past military dictatorship, Kast’s win marks a significant political comeback and a historic moment for the country.

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