Chile has chosen José Antonio Kast as its next president amid rising fears about crime and immigration. Kast, a hardline conservative known for praising former dictator Augusto Pinochet, pledged to lead an "emergency government" without authoritarianism. His victory reflects growing concern over security and migration in Chile. The country has nearly two million foreign-born residents, a 46% rise since 2018, with about 336,000 undocumented migrants, many from Venezuela. Kast vows to build a border wall and deport undocumented migrants. "Those without papers should leave by inauguration day," he said, appealing strongly to voters worried about crime and social changes. Supporters argue Kast is not xenophobic, but wants orderly immigration. Jeremías Alonso, a supporter, said, "What Kast is saying is that foreigners should come to Chile, let them come to work, but they should enter properly through the door, not through the window." Crime fears have been linked to immigration by Kast despite falling murder rates and studies showing migrants commit fewer crimes on average. His promise is clear: lawbreakers locked up and order restored. Yet, large deportations face challenges. Venezuela refuses to accept deported nationals. Irregular migrants may not leave easily. Gabriel Funez, a Venezuelan waiter, calls himself a "ghost" in Chile due to visa delays and rising xenophobia. He feels Kast's words validate anti-migrant feelings. Chile’s business sector depends heavily on migrant workers. Carlos Alberto Cossio, a Bolivian business owner, says migrants are vital to the economy and warns that deporting unregistered workers could raise costs and hurt exports. With no majority in Congress, Kast will need political compromises for his stricter crime and immigration policies. His win fits a regional trend where Latin American countries like Argentina and Bolivia have also shifted right, focusing on security and migration control.