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Chilean Right-Wing Leader Kast Vows Tough Immigration Policies

12/26/2025

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José Antonio Kast, the Chilean right-wing leader, was elected.
He plans to address immigration and public safety.
He aims to deport more than 300,000 undocumented migrants and to build detention centers.
Kast's administration may consult with right-wing governments in Argentina and Europe, raising concerns about Pinochet-era memory.
Many voters remain affected by past abuses.

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Story summary

José Antonio Kast, the Chilean right-wing leader, was elected.
He plans to address immigration and public safety.
He aims to deport more than 300,000 undocumented migrants and to build detention centers.
Kast's administration may consult with right-wing governments in Argentina and Europe, raising concerns about Pinochet-era memory.
Many voters remain affected by past abuses.