José Antonio Kast Sworn In as Chile’s President, Unveils Crime and Migration Measures
José Antonio Kast, a Chilean leader with right-wing political alignment, was sworn in as president on Wednesday at the National Congress in Valparaíso. His inauguration marked a significant move toward right-wing governance in Chile since 1990. Kast promised to address increased violent crime rates and carry out mass deportations of irregular migrants. He unveiled new measures, including a 'vandal
José Antonio Kast, a Chilean leader with right-wing political alignment, was sworn in as president on Wednesday at the National Congress in Valparaíso. His inauguration marked a significant move toward right-wing governance in Chile since 1990. Kast promised to address increased violent crime rates and carry out mass deportations of irregular migrants. According to France24, he announced crackdowns on crime and migration, including a 'vandal' registry and longer detentions for migrants. High-ranking officials attending the ceremony included Argentina’s President Javier Milei, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, and Spain’s King Felipe VI. Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa was among the first foreign leaders to embrace Kast at the event. According to sociedadmedia.com, a regional security alliance involving right-wing leaders has been formally established, changing how transnational crime is addressed.
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