Jose Antonio Kast elected as 38th President of Chile

Exam-focused facts from the 15 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Jose Antonio Kast defeated Jeannette Jara in run-off to become Chile's 38th president.
Kast won nearly 58 percent of vote, marking third attempt and first successful bid.
Jeannette Jara conceded defeat on social media wishing success for Chile.