Kast elected president Sunday evening local time in Santiago[1]. Vowed 'mass deportation campaign' and crackdown on immigration[1]. Stated quote: 'If he...' praising Pinochet's era[1].

Jose Antonio Kast Elected Chile President

Jose Antonio Kast Wins Chile Presidential Election with Hardline Crime Platform

December 17, 2025 • 1 min read • chile , jose antonio kast

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Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast elected Chile's president Sunday, pledging mass deportations, crime crackdown, and praising past military dictatorship amid voter backlash to immigration and security woes.

Overview

Far-right Jose Antonio Kast won Chile's presidential election Sunday, committing to tough measures on crime and immigration including mass deportations. He praised the US-backed military rule of Augusto Pinochet[1].

Key Developments

Kast elected president Sunday evening local time in Santiago[1].
Vowed 'mass deportation campaign' and crackdown on immigration[1].
Stated quote: 'If he...' praising Pinochet's era[1].

Analysis

Factor	Current Status	Implications
Economic	Immigration curbs planned	Potential labor shortages in key sectors
Political	Far-right shift from center-left	Policy reversals on social reforms
Social	Public demand for security	Polarized reactions, protests likely

Expert Reactions

Kast declared post-victory: praised the US-backed military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, saying, quote, 'If he...'[1].

What's Next

Inauguration early 2026; immediate rollout of deportation plans targeted for first 100 days.