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Reason · Dec 15, 2025

Right-wing Kast defeats leftist rival to become Chile's president

José Antonio Kast won 58% of the vote, defeating communist candidate Jeannette Jara. His victory marks Chile's most right-wing government since the dictatorship ended in 1990.

Euronews · Dec 15, 2025

Chile elects most right-wing government in 35 years

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The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025

After centuries of conflict, Chile’s Indigenous Mapuches fear a far-right political chapter

The Mapuches have endured centuries of battle

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025

Peru to declare a state of emergency as migrants leaving Chile trigger backlash

President José Jarí of Peru has announced a state of emergency along the country's southern border

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025

First Thing: Trump tells Republicans to vote to release Epstein files, in reversal of previous stance

The US president says he backs lawmakers’ efforts to release the files before an expected House vote this week. Plus: is there a dark side to gratitude?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025

Jara and Kast head to second round in Chile's tight presidential race

Jeannette Jara of Chile's Communist Party leads narrowly against far-right candidate José Antonio Kast after the first presidential election round, with a runoff set for 14 December.

Euronews · Nov 17, 2025

Chilean Presidential Election Heightens Fears Over Security and Migration — Which Vision Will Voters Choose?

Chile's presidential election heads to a run-off as fears over security and migration rise, pushing voters to choose between sharply different political visions.

International Business Times UK · Nov 17, 2025

Far-right candidate José Antonio Kast favourite to become Chile’s next president after first round vote

The ultraconservative lawyer is in pole position going into the second round election, after running a campaign with a distinctly Trumpian feel

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025

Chile decides its future today in polarised presidential elections

Chile is holding its presidential election on Sunday where candidates are competing with tough-on-crime and immigration proposals. Four years after the election of progressive Gabriel Boric, the country has a divided electorate and uncertainty over compulsory voting.

Euronews · Nov 16, 2025