Thousands of right-wing Chileans surged into the streets celebrating José Antonio Kast's landslide victory over communist candidate Jeannette Jara in the December 14, 2025, presidential runoff, with some wearing MAGA hats, according to an X post by @EricLDaugh shared during the reporting window from 12:46 a.m. to 2:15 a.m. UTC on December 15. @EricLDaugh wrote, "WOW! Chileans are wearing MAGA HATS after tonight's landslide presidential victory over communism Incredible things are happening!" quoting a report that socialism is being kicked out of power as nationalism and populism rise everywhere. X user @agusantonetti congratulated Chile, stating "Democracy cannot have room for communist parties. It is important not to normalize them. They have been responsible for the deaths of millions of people around the world. Congratulations to Chile for having done the right thing. We have a new ally on the continent," in a post during the same period. The same user followed up with "Let's go through Colombia now." Colombian President Gustavo Petro's X account @petrogustavo issued a warning, stating "From the south and from the north come the winds of death. Attention Grancolombianos, they are coming for us and we must resist with the sword of Bolívar held high and the step of victors. They have blocked my tweet about the progressive defeat in Chile." These reactions follow early December 14 runoff results reported by AlertaNews24 showing Kast leading Jara 59.83% to 40.17% with 4.46% of votes counted, and U.S. Secretary Rubio's congratulations posted late December 14 expressing anticipation for partnership on security and trade.
