José Antonio Kast Sworn In as President of Chile

March 11 – March 12, 2026

José Antonio Kast has assumed the presidency following a landslide victory, signaling a major right-wing shift for Chile. His administration aims to prioritize national security through aggressive crime reduction and stricter immigration policies.

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Kast takes office as Chile marks its sharpest shift to the right since dictatorship - The Boston Globe

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Far-Right Leader Sworn In As Chile's President, Marking Sharpest Shift To The Right In Decades

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Kast to take office as Chile marks its sharpest shift to the right since dictatorship

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