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‘Big crisis’: Kast’s immigration agenda brings uncertainty to Chile’s north
In the border city of Arica, Jose Antonio Kast’s election reveals an uneasy relationship between migrants and locals.
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Latin America: In the Shadow of the US | Ep 1 – Coups
US-backed coups reshape Latin America, toppling democracies and fuelling decades of dictatorship, secrecy, and revolt.
Published On 9 Feb 2026
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Global News Insight sees devastation from southern Chile wildfires
Wildfires in Chile have wiped out entire towns, killing at least 20 people.
Published On 20 Jan 2026
Firefighters battle a blaze at a house in Lirquen, Chile. [Javier Torres/AP Photo]
Flames billow from burning houses during a wildfire in Concepcion. [Guillermo Salgado/AFP]
Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency on January 18 for two southern regions. [Guillermo Salgado/AFP]
Charred remains of destroyed homes in Concepcion. [Raul Bravo/AFP]
Burned vehicles line a road after wildfires swept through residential areas in Lirquen. [Javier Torres/AP Photo]
A resident reacts in front of the charred remains of destroyed homes in Concepcion. [Raul Bravo/AFP]
Residents comfort each other in front of their burned home in Concepcion. [Raul Bravo/AFP]
Burned houses after a fire blazed through the El Olivar neighbourhood in Vina del Mar. [Esteban Felix/AP Photo]
Wildfires burn at sunrise near Lirquen. [Javier Torres/AP Photo]
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Chile forest fire death toll rises to 19 as state of emergency declared
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has announced a state of emergency in two southern regions.
From: Inside Story
What’s behind South America’s shift to the right?
Chileans have elected their most conservative leader in decades.
Published On 16 Dec 2025
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Who is Jose Antonio Kast, Chile’s newly elected far-right leader?
The president-elect has vowed to tackle crime and tighten immigration policies.
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Chile elects far-right Jose Antonio Kast as next president
Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast has won a run-off election to become Chile’s 38th president.
Published On 15 Dec 2025
Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast wins Chile’s presidential election
Kast’s victory is seen as part of a trend of right-wing victories across Latin America, including in Argentina.
Far-right candidate Kast takes early lead in Chile’s presidential election
Far-right opposition candidate Jose Antonio Kast takes an early lead over his centre-left rival, Jeannette Jara.
