José Antonio Kast’s rise to power will give the U.S. another strategic ally in Latin America, as he joins leaders from El Salvador to Ecuador to Argentina who are closely aligned with President Trump.

José Antonio Kast won Chile’s presidential election, with experts citing growing Trump influence in Latin America as a key factor.

By bnl editorial staff Chile's election of José Antonio Kast as president reinforces a renewed rightward shift across Latin America's major economies, accelerating the reversal of the left-leaning 'pink tide' revival that swept the region in the early 2000s.

Chile has became the latest Latin American country to ditch the left after voters, driven by fears of crime and migration, elected on Sunday their first far-right leader since the

Chile's ultraconservative opposition candidate, José Antonio Kast, has secured a thumping victory in the presidential runoff election.

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.

"Kast gave a unifying acceptance speech that stressed rule of law and democratic values," said AS/COA’s CEO and president.