José Antonio Kast Rist

At-a-Glance

President of the Republic of Chile for the 2026–2030 term, winning the 2025 election with 58.16% of votes
Founded the Partido Republicano de Chile in 2019
Served as Deputy of the Republic for four consecutive terms (2002–2018)
Served as Councilman of Buin (1996–2000)
Lawyer from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Biography

José Antonio Kast Rist serves as the President of the Republic of Chile for the 2026–2030 term. He secured this position after winning the second round of the presidential election on December 14, 2025, with 58.16% of the votes. A lawyer by profession, having graduated from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, he has dedicated over 30 years to public service.