International Affairs

Chile’s Crucial Choice: Embracing the Rising Right or Rescuing Latin America’s Left

By Economics Desk | December 14, 2025

As Chile prepares to elect its next president, the nation stands at a crossroads between the rising ultraconservative wave aligned with Trump-style nationalism and a beleaguered left seeking a last lifeline—outcomes that carry profound implications for regional stability and America’s strategic interests.

Chile faces a pivotal election that could redefine its political trajectory and reverberate across Latin America. On one side stands José Antonio Kast, a fervent ultraconservative embracing a Trump-esque vision of national sovereignty, economic liberty, and traditional values. On the other, Jeannette Jara offers continuity with an unpopular leftist regime that has struggled to meet citizen expectations. Is Chile Ready to Join the Trump-Backed Conservative Surge? Kast's candidacy is not merely about domestic politics—it signals Chile's potential entry into an emerging bloc of nationalist governments reshaping Latin America's political landscape. Supported by right-wing forces including those rooted in Pinochet’s legacy,...

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