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José Antonio Kast

President of Chile since 2026

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José Antonio Kast Rist is a Chilean lawyer and politician who has served as the 38th president of Chile since 2026. Kast previously served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 2002 to 2018, representing districts in the Santiago Metropolitan Region.

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Born
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Place of birth
Santiago wd
Citizenship
Chile wd
Occupation
lawyer, politician wd
Political party
independent politician (since 2026), Republican Party of Chile (2019–2026), independent politician (2016–2019), Independent Democratic Union (1996–2016) wd
Education
Colegio Alemán de Santiago, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile wd
Spouse
María Pía Adriasola wd
Social media
X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Chile (since 11 March 2026 · BS 26 Falgun 2082 onwards)
  • President-elect of Chile (14 December 2025 – 11 March 2026 · BS 28 Mangsir 2082 – 26 Falgun 2082)
  • deputy of Chile (11 March 2002 – 11 March 2018)

Questions

When was José Antonio Kast born?
José Antonio Kast was born on 18 January 1966 in Santiago.
What positions has José Antonio Kast held?
Positions held by José Antonio Kast include: President of Chile (since 11 March 2026); President-elect of Chile (2025–2026); deputy of Chile (2002–2018).
Where did José Antonio Kast study?
José Antonio Kast was educated at Colegio Alemán de Santiago, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): José Antonio Kast · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q5937916 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Retrato Presidente José Antonio Kast.png by Unknown author Unknown author (CC BY 3.0 cl)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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