José Antonio Kast Becomes Chile’s New President
Political
Ultra-conservative candidate José Antonio Kast has won Chile’s presidential election, securing victory in the second round, according to the Associated Press. After ballots cast on December 14 were counted, Kast received 58.2% of the vote.
His opponent, Communist Party member and former labor minister Jeannette Jara, garnered 41.8%. In the first round, Jara had led with 27%, while Kast finished second with 24%.
Observers note that Kast will become Chile’s first ultra-conservative president in more than 35 years. In his victory speech, he said the country needs to restore order — on the streets, in government institutions, and in national priorities — describing the runoff result as a “broad mandate” and a “great responsibility.”
Jara conceded defeat and congratulated Kast, telling her supporters that setbacks help people better understand themselves.
Kast’s victory has already been welcomed by several foreign leaders, including Argentine President Javier Milei and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Commenting on the result, Milei said that “the left is retreating.”
Observers note that Kast will become Chile’s first ultra-conservative president in more than 35 years. In his victory speech, he said the country needs to restore order — on the streets, in government institutions, and in national priorities — describing the runoff result as a “broad mandate” and a “great responsibility.”
Jara conceded defeat and congratulated Kast, telling her supporters that setbacks help people better understand themselves.
Kast’s victory has already been welcomed by several foreign leaders, including Argentine President Javier Milei and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Commenting on the result, Milei said that “the left is retreating.”
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