Chile News & Analysis

March 17, 2026 • 3 min read • Elena Vasquez

Chile's President Kast Initiates Northern Border Wall Construction

Chile's far-right leader, José Antonio Kast, unveils a border wall plan, signaling a strict stance on illegal immigration and addressing national security concerns.

#Chile #Immigration #José Antonio Kast

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Chile Elects First Far-Right Leader Since Pinochet Era

France 24

December 16, 2025

Chile Elects First Far-Right Leader Since Pinochet Era

Jose Antonio Kast's victory marks a dramatic political shift in Chile, bringing arch-conservative ideology back to power after three decades of democratic governance.

#Chile #far-right #Latin America

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Chile Elects Ultra-Conservative Kast as President Amid Security Fears

France 24

December 15, 2025

Chile Elects Ultra-Conservative Kast as President Amid Security Fears

Jose Antonio Kast wins Chile's presidency on hardline immigration and crime platform. The Pinochet admirer's victory marks a dramatic rightward shift for Latin America's most stable democracy.

#Chile #Latin America #conservative politics

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Crime Crisis Dominates Chile's Presidential Race as Candidates Pivot

Al Jazeera

December 12, 2025

Crime Crisis Dominates Chile's Presidential Race as Candidates Pivot

Rising crime concerns transform Chile's political landscape as both far-right and leftist presidential candidates prioritize security in their campaign strategies.

#Chile #presidential-election #crime-policy

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Peru Declares Emergency as Chilean Immigration Crackdown Sparks Border Crisis

Al Jazeera

November 29, 2025

Peru Declares Emergency as Chilean Immigration Crackdown Sparks Border Crisis

Peru announces state of emergency to control border crossings as undocumented migrants flee Chile ahead of anticipated immigration enforcement measures.

#Peru #Chile #immigration

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Chile's President Kast Initiates Northern Border Wall Construction

Chile Elects First Far-Right Leader Since Pinochet Era

Chile Elects Ultra-Conservative Kast as President Amid Security Fears

Crime Crisis Dominates Chile's Presidential Race as Candidates Pivot

Peru Declares Emergency as Chilean Immigration Crackdown Sparks Border Crisis