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Kast putting conservative stamp on Chile in first 30 days

Three weeks into his presidency, Jose Antonio Kast is moving Chile sharply to the right, proposing spending cuts and tougher immigration measures — a significant policy reversal.

Published Mar 31, 2026, 9:29 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Just three weeks into his term, Chile’s new President Jose Antonio Kast has tilted the country sharply to the right, pursuing plans to slash public spending and crack down on immigration. Those measures mark a major about-turn from recent policies.