José Antonio Kast

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.

June 04, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

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.

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.

December 27, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

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.

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.

December 10, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

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.