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José Antonio Kast Elected as Chile's Most Right-Wing President Since Pinochet

José Antonio Kast, an ultra-conservative candidate, has been elected as Chile's president, marking a significant shift in the political landscape. With 58.17% of the vote against leftist Jeannette Jara, Kast's campaign focused on expelling undocumented migrants and drew support from those nostalgic for the Pinochet regime. This election reflects a growing trend of right-wing victories in Latin America and raises concerns about the future direction of Chilean politics.

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José Antonio Kast Elected as Chile's Most Right-Wing President Since Pinochet

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The Guardiana day ago

Ultra-conservative José Antonio Kast elected Chile’s next president

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José Antonio Kast, an ultra-conservative former congressman, has been elected as Chile's next president, securing 58.17% of the vote against leftist candidate Jeannette Jara, who received 41.83%. Kast's campaign focused on expelling undocumented migrants and drew support from those nostalgic for the Pinochet regime.

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The Wall Street Journala day ago

Chile Elects Most Right-Wing President of Post-Pinochet Era

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José Antonio Kast has been elected as Chile's president, marking the most right-wing leadership since the end of Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship. His campaign focused on ultra-conservative policies, including plans to build a border wall and expel undocumented migrants, reflecting a significant shift in the country's political landscape.

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France 24a day ago

Hard-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast wins Chile presidential election

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Chilean voters have elected Jose Antonio Kast, a hard-right candidate, as president, securing 58 percent of the votes against his rival Jeannette Jara, a member of the Communist Party. This election marks a significant shift in Chile's political landscape, as Kast becomes the most right-wing president in 35 years of democracy.

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via France 24

Al Jazeeraa day ago

Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast wins Chile’s presidential election

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Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast has won Chile's presidential election, securing 58% of the votes against leftist rival Jeannette Jara. This victory marks a significant shift in Chile's political landscape, reflecting a growing trend of right-wing victories across Latin America.

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NBC Newsa day ago

Chilean election could deliver its most right-wing leader since Pinochet's dictatorship

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Chile is poised to elect José Antonio Kast, an ultra-conservative former lawmaker, as its next leader, marking a potential shift towards the far-right in the country's political landscape. This election follows a history of Kast's radical ideas being rejected in previous elections, yet current sentiments suggest a growing acceptance among voters.

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via NBC News

France 24a day ago

Far right eyes comeback as Chile holds presidential election

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Chileans began voting in a presidential election featuring a stark choice between far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast and leftist Jeannette Jara, a member of the Communist Party. Kast is seen as a strong front-runner, marking a significant moment in Chile's political landscape, which has not seen such a right-wing candidate in 35 years of democracy.

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via France 24

Al Jazeeraa day ago

Far-right candidate Kast takes early lead in Chile’s presidential election

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Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast has taken an early lead in Chile’s presidential election, surpassing his centre-left rival, Jeannette Jara. This election marks a pivotal moment in Chile's political landscape, reflecting a significant shift towards right-wing politics as Kast is viewed as a strong front-runner.

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via Al Jazeera

France 242 days ago

Polls close in Chile presidential race expected to steer country to the right

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Chileans voted in a runoff presidential election, with ultra-conservative candidate José Antonio Kast expected to secure victory, marking a significant rightward shift in the country's political landscape since the end of the military dictatorship in 1990. This election follows Kast's previous defeats and reflects a growing support base amid rising concerns over crime and immigration.

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via France 24

NPR2 days ago

Chile votes in polarizing presidential runoff as far-right takes lead

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Chile is set to hold a presidential runoff election featuring far-right candidate José Antonio Kast, who has garnered support from those nostalgic for the regime of former dictator Augusto Pinochet. This election follows a first round where Kast and leftist candidate Jeannette Jara emerged as the top contenders, reflecting a deeply polarized political landscape in the country.

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via NPR