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José Antonio Kast and Cabinet Far-right José Antonio Kast sworn in as president of Chile

Kast faces a complex challenge ahead: he has promised to align the government with the Trump administration, but China is Chile’s main trading partner. Furthermore, he does not have a secure parliamentary majority, so his government will have to be one of compromise.

José Antonio Kast Chile La marea de la ira ha llegado a Chile

La agenda de Kast no eliminará los disturbios, sino que los pospondrá por un tiempo, solo para agudizar su eventual regreso a las calles.

José Antonio Kast The Angry Tide has washed into Chile

Kast’s agenda will not eliminate unrest but may postpone it for a while, only to sharpen its eventual return to the streets.

Chile Social outburst Chile: a bleeding heart yet resilient amid political challenges

As disheartening as this reality may be, it is important to remember that history is not a straight line but a series of changing planes and cycles. The processes of emancipation carry on.

Far-right president-elect of the Republic of Chile, José Antonio Kast. Chile: El pinochetismo retorna al poder

Las fuerzas progresistas se enfrentan a un desafío fundamental: redefinir un proyecto global para el país, revitalizar las organizaciones de base y resolver la siempre espinosa cuestión de la dirección y el liderazgo político.

Far-right president-elect of the Republic of Chile, José Antonio Kast Chile: Pinochetism returns to power

Progressive forces face a fundamental challenge: redefining a global project for the country, revitalizing grassroots organizations, and resolving the always thorny issue of political direction and leadership.

Second round Chile Chile’s presidential runoff: Communist Party Jara vs. far-right Kast

Chileans will head to the second round of presidential elections on December 14 and choose between two candidates which appear to be on opposite ends of the ideological spectrum

A communist wins the left primary in Chile and prepares to battle the right in the presidential election in November Una comunista gana las elecciones primarias en Chile y se prepara para batallar contra la derecha en las elecciones presidenciales de noviembre

Los ataques de Israel contra Irán, respaldados por Estados Unidos y la UE, violan el derecho internacional y buscan mantener el dominio regional socavando la soberanía de Irán, a pesar del cumplimiento por parte de este país de los acuerdos nucleares.

Jara wins left-wing primary, surges to second in polls Jeannette Jara wins left-wing primary in Chile, surges to second in polls

The communist militant was elected presidential candidate of the Chilean left-wing coalition. According to the latest polls, she is currently in second place.

Henry Kissinger dies at 100 with the blood of millions on his hands

The former US diplomat and notorious war criminal Henry Kissinger facilitated the killings of millions people in countries including Cambodia, Bangladesh, Chile, and Argentina.

Boric and former Chilean presidents sign commitment for democracy on 50th anniversary of coup

The leaders committed to always take care of and defend democracy, face the challenges of democracy, defend and promote human rights, and strengthen spaces for collaboration among states