Articles tagged with #chile
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Conservative Euphoria Hits Chile as Right Surges in Latin America
Chile, a country known for its progressive politics and social welfare policies, has seen a significant shift towards conservatism in recent months. The right-wing parties, led by figures such as José Antonio Kast, have been gaining momentum in the country's presidential election, much to the surpri...
José Antonio Kast, the Pinochet Fan About to Swerve Chile to the Far Right
Chilean voters have delivered a stunning upset with the election of José Antonio Kast as the country's new president. On December 19, 2021, Kast, a far-right candidate and admirer of the late dictator Augusto Pinochet, secured a narrow victory in the presidential runoff, winning 54% of the vote agai...
Chile Votes in Polarizing Presidential Runoff as Far-right Takes Lead
Chile is on the cusp of a major turning point, with the presidential runoff election set to determine the country's next leader. The contest has been characterized by intense campaigning, with both candidates vying for the support of a nation struggling to reconcile its past and present. The far-rig...