- Title: Chile’s far-right candidate Kaiser closes campaign with nationalist rally
- Date: 13th November 2025
- Summary: (SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) CHILEAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE FOR NACIONAL LIBERTARIO PARTY, JOHANNES KAISER, SAYING: "To our carabineros (police), to our uniformed officers: rest assured that in the future, if you uphold the law and enforce the law, you will have the full support of the people of Chile, channelled through our institutions." SANTIAGO, CHILE (NOVEMBER 12, 2025) (REU
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- Keywords: Chile Election race Far-right Kaiser Presidential elections
- Location: SANTIAGO, CHILE
- City: SANTIAGO, CHILE
- Country: Chile
- Topics: South America / Central America,Government/Politics,Elections/Voting
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- Story Text:Chilean presidential candidate Johannes Kaiser closed his campaign in Santiago on Wednesday (November 12) with a rally featuring a tribute to AC/DC and the controversial third verse of the national anthem, a stanza omitted from official ceremonies since the return to democracy.
Kaiser, representing the far-right National Libertarian Party, pledged full support to law enforcement and criticized international involvement in Chile’s constitutional process, according to his speech.
Supporters, some wearing hats with the slogan "Make Chile Great Again," cheered as Kaiser delivered his address, which included a rejection of what he called "international bureaucracy" and a call for national sovereignty. The event also saw the public singing the so-called "forbidden verse" of the national anthem, a move that sparked backlash on social media.
The rally, which included presentations by the party’s congressional candidates, concluded with a call for volunteers to serve as poll watchers in Sunday’s (November 16) election. Local authorities implemented traffic restrictions around the venue for security and logistical reasons, according to local media reports.
Kaiser’s campaign has been marked by nationalist rhetoric and a focus on law and order, appealing to voters concerned about Chile’s political direction and sovereignty. The election comes amid ongoing debates over Chile’s new constitution and its relationship with international organizations.
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