Chile elected its most right-wing president in 35 years of democracy on December 14. Arch-conservative Jose Antonio Kast won on an anti-crime and anti-immigration platform. He is also an admirer of former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle tells us more.

Santiago: Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast has emerged victorious in Chile's presidential runoff, becoming the country's 38th president and ending

José Antonio Kast, who was elected president on Sunday, is the latest conservative to rise to power promising strict law and order measures.

Third time's a charm for Chilean far-right politician Jose Antonio Kast who will become the country's next president. After two previous failed presidential bids, he secured nearly 60% of the vote in a run-off against leftist Jeanette Jara. Kast's win is the latest in a string of right- wing leaders elected across south America, as supporters hope he will kickstart the economy and make the country safer.

Jose Antonio Kast win represents Chile’s most significant political shift to the right since the end of the military dictatorship in 1990. 

The ultra-conservative former congressman Jose Antonio Kast has clinched a victory in Chile's presidential election as fears over crime and immigration propel one of Latin America's wealthiest countries…

José Antonio Kast was elected Chilean president on December 14, the first far-right leader in the country since the fall of Augusto Pinochet in 1990. An ultraconservative, the 59-year-old won 58% of the popular vote, with the moderate communist Jeannette Jara, supported by a broad leftist coalition, bringing in just 42%. But who is José Antonio Kast?

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Brazilian President Lula congratulated Chile's newly elected President Jose Antonio Kast after the runoff results were confirmed, praising Chile's democratic process and voter participation, and reaffirming Brazil's commitment to cooperation, stability and strong bilateral ties with Chile despite political differences. World News | Brazilian President Congratulates Chile President-elect Jose Antonio Kast, Stresses Regional Peace.