Jose Antonio Kast sworn in as Chile’s 38th President
Why in the news
A change of government in Chile took place as Jose Antonio Kast took the oath of office, with India sending a representative.
Key facts
- Jose Antonio Kast became the 38th President of Chile after winning the 2025 presidential election.
- Venue: the National Congress in Valparaiso.
- Outgoing president Gabriel Boric passed on the Piocha de O’Higgins, the traditional presidential symbol.
- Kirti Vardhan Singh represented India at the ceremony.
Handover at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| New President | Jose Antonio Kast (38th) |
| Predecessor | Gabriel Boric |
| Symbol of office | Piocha de O’Higgins |
| India’s representative | Kirti Vardhan Singh |
Exam angle
- Position: 38th President of Chile.
- Outgoing leader: Gabriel Boric.
- Symbol: Piocha de O’Higgins.
- Indian representative: Kirti Vardhan Singh.