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WORLD2026-03-1010:00:24 UTC

Briefing: Fears for women’s rights in Chile as anti-abortion president set to take office

Editorial Staff · 1 min read

Summary

  • Most conservative president since the Pinochet dictatorship.
  • Women’s rights activists are concerned about potential rollbacks.
  • Kast's history includes opposition to divorce legalization.

Key Facts

Fact Value
President José Antonio Kast
Previous Stance Voted against legalising divorce
Abortion Policy Pushed for total abortion ban

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