José Antonio Kast

Chile shifts sharply right as José Antonio Kast wins Presidency

José Antonio Kast, a far-right politician who has praised Chile's former dictatorship, has won the presidency, signaling a sharp rightward shift fueled by fears over crime, migration and the economy.

Chile votes in polarizing presidential runoff as far-right takes lead

Chile heads to a presidential runoff on Sunday, with far-right contender José Antonio Kast — a supporter of former dictator Augusto Pinochet — tipped to win.