Presidency of José Antonio Kast
Kast in 2026 | |
| Presidency of José Antonio Kast 11 March 2026 – present | |
| Cabinet | Full list |
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| Party | Independent (aligned with the Republican Party of Chile) |
| Election | 2025 |
| Seat | La Moneda Palace |
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Standard of the President | |
| Official website | |
The presidency of José Antonio Kast is the current government administration in Chile, That began on March 11, 2026, following Kast's victory in the second round of the 2025 Chilean presidential election against Jeannette Jara. His term will extend until March 11, 2030, the date on which his successor must be inaugurated.[1]
Overview
The government of José Antonio Kast represents a shift to the right in Chilean politics, following the presidency of Gabriel Boric (2022–2026). In the runoff election held on December 14, 2025, he obtained more than 58% of the vote, driven by public concerns about public safety, crime, irregular immigration, and economic recovery.
On December 15, 2025, Kast met with President Gabriel Boric at La Moneda Palace.[2] On January 5, 2026, he was officially proclaimed president-elect by the Chilean Electoral Court (Tricel), the reading of the proclamation was carried out by the Tricel's reporting secretary, Carmen Gloria Valladares. Representatives of the Judiciary, the Electoral Service (Servel), the Constitutional Court, and the presidents of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, as well as presidents of various political parties, attended the proclamation ceremony.
Oath of office
The change of command will take place on March 11, 2026, in the Hall of Honor of the National Congress in Valparaíso.
Cabinet
On January 20, 2026, the members of José Antonio Kast's cabinet were announced. The ministers will assume their positions on March 11, 2026, as part of the Chile Vamos coalition, the Republican Party, and independents.[3] The cabinet will consist of 24 members, 11 of whom are women and 13 men.[4]
References
- ^ "La victoria de Kast en las presidenciales de Chile en ocho gráficos esenciales". EL PAÍS Chile. December 15, 2025. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ^ "La reservada cita de Boric con Kast que selló el inicio del traspaso del mando presidencial". La Tercera. December 15, 2025. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ^ "Quiénes son las ministras y ministros anunciados por José Antonio Kast: dos grandes detalles llamaron la atención". La Cuarta (in Spanish). January 20, 2026. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ^ "Dos tercios son independientes y promedian 54 años: Este es el gabinete que presentó José Antonio Kast para su gobierno". Emol (in Spanish). January 20, 2026. Retrieved January 26, 2026.