Chile’s new far-right head is latest Latin American leader to ride hardline wave to power
The Guardian • 12/15/2025 • Last cited 12/16/2025
Summary
José Antonio Kast has won Chile's presidential election with 58.16% of the vote, receiving praise from various right-wing leaders globally, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Hungary's Viktor Orbán, according to The Guardian. Kast, known for his conservative stances on issues like abortion and same-sex marriage, defeated leftist candidate Jeannette Jara by over two million votes.
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