Chile's president begins building border barrier less than week into term
José Antonio Kast visited the ditch - a few feet wide and deep - on Monday, calling it a "milestone".
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"For all of Chile, this is a milestone."
— José Antonio Kast , Politician
"Chile has been violated by illegal immigration, drug trafficking and organised crime."
— José Antonio Kast , Politician
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Augusto Pinochet was a former military dictator of Chile known for his authoritarian regime.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Gabriel Boric is the former president of Chile who was succeeded by José Antonio Kast.
José Antonio Kast is the President of Chile.
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José Antonio Kast visited the ditch - a few feet wide and deep - on Monday, calling it a "milestone".
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