José Antonio Kast Sworn in as President of Chile in Valparaíso
José Antonio Kast officially assumed the presidency of Chile this Wednesday in a ceremonious event held in the coastal city of Valparaíso. The ceremony drew parliamentarians from across the political spectrum and welcomed a dozen heads of state and government from around the globe, including King Felipe VI of Spain and the Argentinian President, Javier Milei.
“Sì, juro,” stated the 60-year-old conservative ex-deputy, succeeding the progressive Gabriel Boric. The new President received the presidential sash and the O’Higgins medal from the new President of the Senate, Paulina Núñez, in the Senate’s Honor Hall.
Taking office, Kast pledged to advance a government focused on “emergency” responses, prioritizing security and enacting a strict immigration policy, which incorporates an ambitious deportation plan.
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