José Antonio Kast

President Kast signing migration reform bills at the Arica border crossing.

Kast announces migration reforms during Arica border visit

June 07, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ በ AI የተሰራ ምስል

President José Antonio Kast signed two bills on Sunday at the Chacalluta Border Complex to extend detention of irregular migrants and penalize their internal transfers.

Kast jokes about Pinocchio image in PS brochure

At Exponor 2026, President José Antonio Kast joked about a Socialist Party brochure depicting him as Pinocchio with the phrase “Kast miente”. PS president Paulina Vodanovic acknowledged the mistake and apologized.

Kast attends Mayors Meeting in La Serena to address Contributions criticism

June 04, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

President José Antonio Kast attended the National Meeting of Mayors in La Serena on Thursday, aiming to address municipal criticisms over a Contributions reform and local financing issues.

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Opposition senators question tax cuts in Kast's reconstruction plan

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Kast rushes cabinet formation amid party pressures

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Kast resumes activities with key meetings in his Las Condes office

Carmona downplays PC leadership in anti-Kast mobilizations amid coalition rift

Communist Party president Lautaro Carmona responded to backlash over his party's push for mobilizations against José Antonio Kast's incoming government, insisting social movements operate independently and rejecting accusations of destabilization. Critics in the ruling coalition, including PPD figures, called the strategy imprudent as divisions deepen ahead of March 2026 handover.

Chilean left lacks self-criticism after electoral defeat

December 27, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

Chile's left and center-left face a historic defeat in the presidential runoff, where José Antonio Kast secured 58% of the votes on December 14. Analysts criticize the lack of a deep diagnosis on the failure's causes, attributing it more to management flaws in Gabriel Boric's government than to public rejection of its refundational political project.

Jara concludes campaign closing tour in Coquimbo, slamming Kast's 'clandestine' fiscal cuts

Following her rally in Puente Alto, presidential candidate Jeannette Jara (PC) wrapped up her campaign at Plaza Vicuña Mackenna in Coquimbo—where she took first-round majority—with sharp attacks on José Antonio Kast's US$6 billion cuts plan as 'clandestine.' She defended social gains, vowed justice reforms, closed TAG debt and María Corina Machado controversies, amid artistic performances.

Jara closes campaign in Puente Alto accusing Kast of clandestine proposals

December 10, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

Presidential candidate Jeannette Jara closed her campaign at Plaza Matte in Puente Alto, accusing José Antonio Kast of hiding proposals that threaten pension increases, the 40-hour law, and would allow impunity for pedophiles and human rights violators. The event drew thousands of attendees and featured artistic performances, four days before the runoff election. Jara reaffirmed her plans to fight crime and improve living standards.

April 30, 2026 07:55