Boric congratulates Kast as Chile prepares for presidential transition: Video
Chilean President Gabriel Boric congratulated president-elect José Antonio Kast on Sunday night following his victory in the country’s presidential run-off. Speaking in Santiago.
Boric said he had invited Kast to a meeting at the La Moneda presidential palace on Monday to begin what he described as an orderly and exemplary transfer of power.
Kast, leader of the Republican Party, secured the presidency after winning 58 per cent of the vote, defeating his rival Jeanette Jara, who received 41 per cent. The result marks a clear shift in Chile’s political landscape following a closely watched election.
The president-elect is set to assume office on 11 March 2026, ushering in a new political cycle. His victory comes with high expectations among supporters, alongside significant challenges as he prepares to govern in a Congress that remains fragmented.
Although Kast’s party does not hold an absolute majority, the transition process is now underway, with both outgoing and incoming administrations signalling continuity in institutional procedures as Chile moves toward its next chapter in leadership.
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