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Kast Backs Maduro Removal; Sparks Latin America Shift

12/18/2025

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Chile's President-elect Jose Antonio Kast visited Argentina on December 16, 2025, and voiced strong support for efforts to remove Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, whom he called a "narco-dictator."
Kast stated that while Chile would not intervene, actions against Maduro would benefit Latin America, reflecting a right-wing shift in the region.
Maduro compared Kast to Hitler, citing his father's history, while libertarian leader Javier Milei welcomed Kast as an ally in promoting liberty and private property.

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Chile's President-elect Jose Antonio Kast visited Argentina on December 16, 2025, and voiced strong support for efforts to remove Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, whom he called a "narco-dictator."
Kast stated that while Chile would not intervene, actions against Maduro would benefit Latin America, reflecting a right-wing shift in the region.
Maduro compared Kast to Hitler, citing his father's history, while libertarian leader Javier Milei welcomed Kast as an ally in promoting liberty and private property.