The President of Argentina, Javier Milei, will this Tuesday in Buenos Aires receive the President-elect of Chile, José Antonio Kast, in a key bilateral meeting following the landslide victory the Republican party leader obtained in the presidential runoff held last Sunday. The text also emphasizes the intention to begin an immediate dialogue with the new Chilean authorities in sectors prioritized by both countries. The political closeness between Milei and Kast, leaders of ideologically aligned factions within the conservative and liberal spectrum in Latin America, was already visible during the Chilean campaign: both engaged in public exchanges and messages of support on social networks even before the runoff was decided. Kast's formal assumption as President of Chile is scheduled for March 11, 2026. The confirmation of the meeting between Milei and Kast comes in a context of congratulations and diplomatic contacts following the Chilean election. The runoff saw high turnout and a clear defeat for the ruling party, confirming the voters' intention to give a new direction to public policy in Santiago. Milei was one of the first leaders to congratulate the Republican leader, whom he called his 'friend' and highlighted that his victory represents 'another step for our region in defense of life, liberty, and private property,' in a message disseminated through his social networks and picked up by various media. In addition to Milei's congratulations, the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement stressing Argentina's willingness to work together with Chile on 'the defense of the principles of democracy, freedom, and unrestricted respect for human rights' and to address common challenges in areas such as the fight against drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, trade, and investments.
