Kast takes office as Chile marks its sharpest shift to the right since dictatorship
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Chile's President Jose Antonio Kast waves to supporters as he leaves Congress after his swearing-in ceremony in Valparaiso, Chile, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)Senate President Paulina Nunez, left, places the presidential sash on incoming President Jose Antonio Kast during his inauguration in Valparaiso, Chile, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau arrives to Congress to attend the inauguration ceremony of Chile's new President Jose Antonio Kast in Valparaiso, Chile, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrives to Congress to attend the inauguration ceremony of Chile's new President Jose Antonio Kast in Valparaiso, Chile, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)Spain's King Felipe arrives to Congress for the inauguration ceremony of Chile's President Jose Antonio Kast in Valparaiso, Chile, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)
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Chile's President Jose Antonio Kast waves to supporters as he leaves Congress after his swearing-in ceremony in Valparaiso, Chile, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)