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Chile's New Conservative President Faces Women's Rights Uproar

3/10/2026

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José Antonio Kast is set to be inaugurated as Chile’s president, described as the most conservative since the Pinochet era.
Kast has opposed women’s rights, including voting against divorce and backing a total abortion ban.
Judith Marín, an anti-abortion activist, was named the women and gender equality minister, drawing activist concerns.
Activists cite a 500,000-woman march as proof of the movement’s strength and pledge to continue fighting for reproductive rights.

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José Antonio Kast is set to be inaugurated as Chile’s president, described as the most conservative since the Pinochet era.
Kast has opposed women’s rights, including voting against divorce and backing a total abortion ban.
Judith Marín, an anti-abortion activist, was named the women and gender equality minister, drawing activist concerns.
Activists cite a 500,000-woman march as proof of the movement’s strength and pledge to continue fighting for reproductive rights.