José Antonio Kast takes office as President of Chile, succeeding Gabriel Boric
4 October 2026
José Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chile's president on 11 March 2026 at the National Congress in Valparaíso.
He succeeded Gabriel Boric, a left-wing president who took office in 2022.
The term is four years.
PBS described the change as the nation's most pronounced shift to the right since the return of democracy in 1990.
Sworn in:
11 March 2026
Venue:
National Congress, Valparaíso
Predecessor:
Gabriel Boric
Why it matters for exams: The head of state of the focus country is a staple question; Chile's president is both head of state and head of government.
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