José Antonio Kast

President Kast speaking with a Mapuche mother and child in Villarrica during land title delivery.

Kast defends exchange with mother and child in Villarrica and denies argument

26. juni 2026 Rapporteret af AI Billede genereret af AI

President José Antonio Kast responded on Friday to criticism over his exchange with a woman and a minor in Villarrica. The episode occurred on Thursday during the delivery of land titles to Mapuche families.

UDI hands social agenda to Kast with housing and family proposals

The Unión Demócrata Independiente delivered the document “Una Agenda Social para Chile” to President José Antonio Kast this Saturday during its Social Council at the former Congress.

Kast jokes about Pinocchio image in PS brochure

8. juni 2026 Rapporteret af AI

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.

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Kast rushes cabinet formation amid party pressures

President-elect José Antonio Kast is advancing preparations to unveil his cabinet on Tuesday, January 20, with uncertainties in key portfolios like Security and Defense, while facing party pressures for greater representation.

Kast resumes activities with key meetings in his Las Condes office

30. december 2025 Rapporteret af AI

President-elect José Antonio Kast interrupted his recess and reappeared on Tuesday in his Las Condes office, leading a series of intense political meetings. Among the highlights, he met with Johannes Kaiser, leader of the Partido Nacional Libertario, to discuss integration conditions into the future government. This activity takes place ahead of his official proclamation and a trip to Peru.

Ipsa closes lower after kast's runoff victory

Despite José Antonio Kast's victory in the presidential runoff with a 16-point lead, the Ipsa fell 0.94% to 10,302.23 points, due to profit-taking. The dollar rose $6.65 to $913.40, though the market expects future stock gains and peso appreciation. Experts note the outcome was already priced in by investors.

José Antonio Kast wins Chilean presidential election in landslide

14. december 2025 Rapporteret af AI

José Antonio Kast of the Republican Party won Chile's presidential runoff with 58% of the votes, defeating left-wing candidate Jeannette Jara. The victory signals a rightward shift amid polarization over security and the economy.

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