Fear of crime and migration fuels Chile's swing to the right

Chile's swing to the right in the recent election, with Jose Antonio Kast elected as president, was fueled by fears of crime, immigration, and security issues. Kast's hardline conservative stance, including promises of border walls and deportations for undocumented migrants, resonated with voters concerned about these issues. While supporters argue Kast's approach is not xenophobic but about law and order, uncertainty persists among migrants in Chile, such as Gabriel Funez from Venezuela, who fear rising xenophobia and the impact of potential policy changes on their livelihoods.