Chile’s new president is an arch-conservative and ardent supporter of the Pinochet dictatorship

José Antonio Kast’s victory follows the country’s failed attempts to rewrite its constitution by centering Indigenous and ...

Mexico's pilgrims, Chile's election and more top photos this week in Latin America and the Caribbean

Dec. Pilgrims from across Mexico arrived at Our Lady of Guadalupe Basilica to pay homage on her feast day. In Chile, José ...

Álvaro Vargas Llosa: What kind of president will José Antonio Kast be?

Álvaro Vargas Llosa is a Senior Fellow of the Independent Institute in Oakland, California. His latest book is “Global ...
China Daily

Xi extends congratulations to Chilean president-elect

President Xi Jinping extended his congratulations on Monday to Jose Antonio Kast on his election as Chile's president, vowing to work with the South American leader to carry forward the traditional ...

An Election ‘Off Year,’ but Not a Year Off

Polling in off-year election cycles is challenging because it’s hard to know who will turn out to vote. This year, the polls ...
Opinion

Chile elects most right-wing leader since Pinochet – in line with domestic tendency to punish incumbents

In a runoff held on Dec. 14, 2025, José Antonio Kast, a Republican Party ex-congressman and two-time former presidential candidate, won just over 58% of the vote, while his opponent, Jeannette Jara, ...

Guinea's junta leader is expected to win first election since 2021 coup

Guineans are set to vote Sunday in their first presidential election since a military coup four years ago. The election ...