On Sunday, December 14, 2025, leftist candidate Jeannette Jara conceded defeat to Jose Antonio Kast, candidate of the far-right Republican Party, in Chile’s presidential runoff election.
Jara’s decision followed a hard-fought race between two ideologically opposed contenders. Her concession paves the way for Kast to lead Chile’s executive branch after the upcoming inauguration.
The result underscores a sharp ideological divide in Chilean politics and highlights global conversations about shifting political landscapes. Observers and international markets will be monitoring Chile’s next chapter closely.
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Leftist candidate Jeannette Jara concedes defeat in Chilean presidential runoff election
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