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Far-Right Former Congressman José Antonio Kast Chosen as Chile Incoming President.
In a decisive second-round vote, ultra-conservative figure José Antonio Kast has clinched the presidential office in Chile.
A Clear-Cut Win
After more than 99% of votes tallied, Kast won 58.17% of the vote, overcoming leftist contender Jeannette Jara, who earned 41.83%.
This represents Kast's third presidency, having in the past been defeated by the sitting president, Gabriel Boric, in the 2021 final vote.
Agenda Built On Security and Migration
Known for his staunch Catholic views and admiration for the rule of former leader Augusto Pinochet, Kast's platform was largely focused on promises to address increasing crime and drastically reduce migration.
He repeatedly cited migrants, particularly the approximately 330,000 illegal individuals in Chile, for public safety problems. Throughout the election cycle, he issued an final demand for them to exit before the March 11 handover or face expulsion.
His policy ideas included Trump-inspired measures such as erecting holding facilities, high walls, security fences, and bolstering the army presence on the northernmost border.
Part of a Continental Wave
Many observers see Kast's win as fitting into a wider rightward shift in the region, following recent political wins in nations like Ecuador, Bolivia, and Argentina.
Yet, other experts also describe it as a continuation of the predictable alternation of power between left-wing and right governments since Chile's return to democracy in 1990.
Governing Without a Clear Mandate
In spite of his decisive popular vote triumph, Kast is not expected to hold an overall majority in parliament, neither in the Chamber of Deputies nor the Senate, even when various conservative parties are grouped together.
This political landscape may challenge his plans, such as a vow to cut public spending by $6 billion within a year and a half—a proposal for which he has not offered concrete steps.
"We have several things about what a Kast government will be that are uncertain because he has not detailed his methods for achieve them," commented a political expert.
The analyst added, "On the economy, it is very likely we will see spending cuts typical of the right. But the area with considerably less uncertainty is on public safety, because that has been his workhorse throughout the race."
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