Kast won with a broad mandate to address crime and irregular migration, promising military deployment at borders and expedited deportation procedures for undocumented foreigners. Experts note Chile's homicide rate is relatively low compared to regional peers, but organized crime linked to Venezuelan gangs has driven public concern about security and disorder.
El Tiempo
· Dec 18, 2025
· governance
· 7 min de lectura
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Verificación: Caracterizado
Kast's Hard-Line Plan: How Chile's New President Aims to Expel Undocumented Migrants in 90 Days
Over 300,000 undocumented migrants in Chile face potential deportation under proposed policies; organized crime activities including human trafficking, extortion, and sexual exploitation affect vulnerable populations.
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Impacto Geopolítico
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Chile's newly elected right-wing president Kast pledges rapid deportation of 300,000+ undocumented migrants within 90 days, signaling regional shift toward hardline immigration policies amid organized crime concerns.
Escalation Risk
moderate
Confidence
HIGH
Chile
Peru
Colombia
Brazil
Venezuela
Ecuador
Southern Cone region
Right-wing consolidation in South America with hardline security/immigration focus; potential diplomatic friction with neighboring countries receiving deportees; strengthened police/security apparatus; possible strain on regional migration agreements and UNASUR frameworks; Venezuela's Tren de Aragua criminal network becomes focal point for cross-border security cooperation.
Similar to 1990s-2000s tough-on-crime policies in Central America and Mexico that prioritized deportations and police militarization, often with mixed security outcomes and humanitarian concerns; echoes of Pinochet-era security rhetoric.
Lente Económico
📈
Chile's new president Kast plans rapid deportations of 300,000+ undocumented migrants within 90 days, but implementation faces significant diplomatic, legal, and institutional challenges with mixed economic consequences.
Market Signal
mixed
Confidence
MED
Agriculture and food production
Construction and real estate
Domestic services and hospitality
Manufacturing and labor-intensive industries
Law enforcement and security
Healthcare and social services
Mixed effects: Short-term potential wage increases for native workers in low-skill sectors; higher labor costs for businesses reliant on migrant workers may increase consumer prices for food, construction, and services. Reduced informal economy activity could affect small businesses and household service costs.
Likely diplomatic tensions with neighboring countries (Venezuela, Peru, Colombia); potential legal challenges from human rights organizations; need for substantial budget increases for deportation infrastructure and police; possible labor market regulations to address worker shortages; international pressure regarding migrant treatment standards.