Chile’s Shift to the Hard Right Exposes a Growing Latin American Rejection of Failed Leftist Policies

Chile’s recent presidential election marks not merely a local political shift but signals a profound upheaval across Latin America—where voters are decisively turning away from left-wing governments that have failed on security, economic growth, and national pride. The election of José Antonio Kast, a staunch conservative with open admiration for strong law-and-order policies and traditional values, reflects an unmistakable rejection of the failed status quo that parallels frustrations felt by many Americans today. Why Are Latin Americans Turning Right—and What Does It Mean for America? Kast’s landslide victory arrives after years of skyrocketing organized crime and disillusionment with President Gabriel...