Kast: Who is Chile's new far-right president?

Kast: Who is Chile's new far-right president?..

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After two previous attempts, Jose Antonio Kast has been elected president of Chile, bringing the far-right to power with promises of a "firm hand" on security and order. His campaign resonated with voters concerned about insecurity, despite data suggesting crime rates are not as high as commonly perceived.

Kast, a 59-year-old lawyer and father of nine, has vowed to deport hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants, primarily Venezuelans.
A staunch Catholic, he opposes abortion even in cases of rape, and is against emergency contraception, divorce, same-sex marriage, and euthanasia.
Despite his reserved demeanor, former colleagues describe him as authoritarian, while biographer Amanda Marton noted his sober, pragmatic, and calm approach compared to other far-right leaders.

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