Santiago, Chile — With 100% of polling stations counted, the Electoral Service confirmed that José Antonio Kast is the new President of Chile, after prevailing in the presidential runoff with a clear and sustained margin nationwide and among overseas voters.

General Results – Total Votes (Chile and Abroad)
José Antonio Kast (REP): 58.2% — 7,225,021 votes
Jeannette Jara (PC): 41.8% — 5,192,708 votes

The final certification of the count confirmed the advantage Kast had built from the early hours of tabulation, ratifying a broad victory in an election marked by compulsory voting, high turnout, and a political climate dominated by demands for security, migration control, and economic stability.

The result signals a political shift in Chile, with the triumph of a candidacy that capitalized on social discontent and the unified backing of right-wing sectors. At the same time, it poses new governance challenges, particularly in managing relations with a Congress that is also trending toward more conservative positions.

With these official results, Chile enters a new institutional phase under the leadership of José Antonio Kast, as the country and the region closely watch the political and economic implications of this new scenario.

Chile reached the runoff in a clearly polarized context. Kast, leader of the Republican Party, consolidated support across the right and leveraged a social climate shaped by public concern over security, migration, and the economy. On the other side, Jeannette Jara, former labor minister and the government-backed candidate, sought to reverse a significant disadvantage amid an unfavorable environment for President Gabriel Boric’s administration, which is nearing the end of its term with low approval ratings.

Despite representing opposing ideological visions, both candidates structured their campaigns around similar themes, reflecting the country’s current political moment. Public safety, migration control, and economic recovery dominated the debate, amid widespread perceptions of insecurity and pressure on public services.

According to political analysts, Kast succeeded in interpreting and channeling broad public discontent, positioning himself as a figure associated with order, authority, and a change of direction from the political cycle that began in 2022. His message resonated particularly with voters disillusioned with the governing coalition and with those calling for tougher responses to organized crime and irregular migration.

Compulsory voting, reinstated in recent electoral processes, also played a decisive role. Experts note that participation by voters typically disengaged from politics—many critical of the system and the government—likely favored Kast, in a context where Congress already shows a rightward tilt.

As the final count concludes, attention is shifting to the challenges of the transition and the future relationship between the executive branch and Parliament. With a decisive victory, Kast prepares to assume the presidency in a demanding and politically fragmented country, where expectations for change coexist with the need for governability and consensus.

The outcome marks a new turn in Chile’s political landscape and opens a period of redefinition—for the right, which returns to La Moneda, and for the progressive forces, which now face the task of regrouping after a significant defeat.