Chile Has Elected Its Most Far-Right And Ultra-Conservative Leader Since Its Military Dictatorship
José Antonio Kast has held a firm stance against abortion, euthanasia and same-sex marriage.
Chile has elected far-right ultra-conservative politician José Antonio Kast as president, marking the country’s first far-right leader to take power through democratic elections since the end of its military dictatorship.
Kast has held a firm stance against abortion, euthanasia and same-sex marriage.
During his 2025 presidential campaign, Kast adopted a more moderate tone, focusing on security, immigration and economic recovery.
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