José Antonio Kast, who was elected president on Sunday, is the latest conservative to rise to power promising strict law and order measures.
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José Antonio Kast Elected President of Chile
José Antonio Kast has promised to reverse Chile’s recent surge in violent crime. He also says he will deport undocumented migrants.
José Antonio Kast Elected President of Chile
José Antonio Kast won the race on Sunday after a contest marked by concerns over security and immigration.
Chile Poised for Right-Wing Victory as Crime Fears Sweep Latin America
Security has become a top concern for voters across the region who are calling for iron-fisted measures. In Chile, the issue is pushing the country to the right.
Britain Releases New Data on ‘Grooming Gangs’ and Child Sexual Abuse
The police in Britain warned that the threat from online predators has been rising while political attention has been focused elsewhere.
Police Found $1 Million in a Tub Under a Garage. The Government Gets to Keep It.
A court ruled that the hidden cash, which the police found while searching for an illegal gun in Ontario, did not lawfully belong to the man living on the property.
Trump-Style Candidate Heads to Runoff in Chile’s Election
The conservative José Antonio Kast will face Jeannette Jara, a Communist Party member, in a vote next month.
Protesters Rage Against Mexico’s Government Over Corruption and Violence
Members of Mexico’s Gen Z, as well as older protesters, demonstrated on Saturday in the wake of a high-profile assassination and rising anger over persistent violence.
What Happened to Gabriel Boric’s Leftist Promises for Chile?
When he was elected four years ago, President Gabriel Boric of Chile carried ambitious promises and new energy. Then reality kicked in.
Arrests in Louvre Heist Show Power of DNA Databases in Solving Crimes
France’s trove of DNA profiles has helped solve high-profile crimes and was used to find some of the Louvre suspects, and it is growing. The police can also access other countries’ databases.