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José Antonio Kast Elected President, Threatens Women's Rights Progress

4/1/2026

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José Antonio Kast became Chile's president on March 11, 2026.
He is a conservative Catholic tied to the Schoenstatt movement.
Analysts warn that progress on abortion and same-sex marriage could slow.
Kast's administration has implemented a 3% budget cut affecting women's rights.
Observers note parallels to Argentina's Javier Milei and caution about how his religious beliefs may influence governance.

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José Antonio Kast became Chile's president on March 11, 2026.
He is a conservative Catholic tied to the Schoenstatt movement.
Analysts warn that progress on abortion and same-sex marriage could slow.
Kast's administration has implemented a 3% budget cut affecting women's rights.
Observers note parallels to Argentina's Javier Milei and caution about how his religious beliefs may influence governance.