José Antonio Kast was elected president of Chile. His victory deepens ideological polarization across Latin America, reinforcing a left–right divide and challenging Brazil’s ambition to consolidate regional leadership amid shifting political alignments.

Javier Milei’s unexpected national victory reshapes Argentina’s political landscape, granting the Libertarians greater congressional power and signaling a regional rise of right-wing populism.

A Fresh Face Who Must Tackle Engrained Challenges Like Building Trust at Home and Abroad.