Presidential candidate José Antonio Kast of the Republican party speaks to supporters following the first round of the 2025 presidential election in Santiago, Chile, on Nov. 16, 2025. Claudio Santana/Getty ImagesRight-wing populist candidate José Antonio Kast has been elected president of Chile after securing a resounding victory in a runoff election against a Communist Party candidate.With over 95 percent of the votes counted, Kast, a member of the Republican Party of Chile, won more than 58 percent of the vote. His leading rival, Jeannette Jara, a member of the Communist Party of Chile, won 41 percent.
Right-Wing Populist Jos Kast Defeats Communist in Chilean Presidential Election
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