Jeannette Jara

Left coalition presidential candidate; former labor minister

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Born: April 23, 1974, Conchalí

Party: Communist Party of Chile

Education: University of Santiago, Universidad Central de Chile

Previous offices: Minister of Labor and Social Welfare of Chile

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Chile picks José Antonio Kast in a 20-point runoff blowout, turning the page on the Boric era

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As of May 2026: Conceded defeat in the runoff

Chile's presidential race ended decisively on December 14 when José Antonio Kast defeated Jeannette Jara by about 20 points in the runoff. The country chose a mood: fear of crime and anger over disorder. Two months before his March 11 inauguration, Kast has unveiled a 24-minister cabinet of technocrats and independents rather than party loyalists, signaling his intent to govern pragmatically despite his hardline campaign rhetoric.

Updated May 15