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Chile's Hot Dog Prices Jump as Economy Contracts Twice
Chile nears recession after two quarters of contraction as completo prices jump from 2,500 to 3,500-4,000 pesos; unemployment hits a five-year high of 9.5%.
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About José Antonio Kast
José Antonio Kast Rist is a Chilean lawyer and politician who has served as the 38th president of Chile since 2026. Kast previously served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 2002 to 2018, representing districts in the Santiago Metropolitan Region.
Everything about José Antonio Kast →- Occupation
- lawyer, politician
- Position held
- deputy of Chile, President-elect of Chile, President of Chile
- Citizenship
- Chile
- Born
- January 18, 1966