The Question Facing José Antonio Kast
Chile’s new president may govern as a moderate, but there are risks of a more radical approach.
As José Antonio Kast takes office on Wednesday, a single question hovers over him: Would he govern more as a pragmatic conservative or a radical right populist The stakes could not be bigger for Chile. After more than seven years of uncertainty, beginning with the protests of 2019 and continuing through two failed constitutional-reform processes and the shaky, inexperienced leadership of outgoing President Gabriel Boric, Chile now has an opportunity to return to a certain normal. Indeed, the road to success requires Kast, 60, to be a consensus builder. He does not have the charisma...
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