Politics
Briefing: Fears for women’s rights in Chile as anti-abortion president set to take office
Strategic angle: José Antonio Kast, who voted against legalising divorce in 2004, has pushed for return to total abortion ban.
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Updated about 1 month ago
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 |