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Chilean President Kast Confronts Child After Mother's Insult

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Chilean President José Antonio Kast engaged in a confrontational exchange with a child after the child's mother insulted him.
  • Kast spoke to the child in a reprimanding tone, telling him not to be intimidated and that his mother shouldn't use him.
  • The incident occurred during Kast's arrival at a cultural center, and presidential security removed the protesting mother from the scene.

Chilean President José Antonio Kast had a contentious interaction with a child, speaking to him in a reprimanding tone after the child's mother verbally insulted the president. The incident unfolded as Kast arrived at the Liquen Cultural Center in Villarrica, La Araucanía region.

As Kast approached a group of people near a fence, a woman insulted him, calling him a "Nazi." When she refused to shake his offered hand, Kast, visibly annoyed, turned his attention to the child standing with her. Pointing his finger at the boy, Kast said, "I'm sorry for you, young man. Courage, strength, and faith; never let yourself be intimidated, and may your mother not use you."

I'm sorry for you, young man. Courage, strength, and faith; never let yourself be intimidated, and may your mother not use you.

— José Antonio KastThe President's words to a child after being insulted by the child's mother.

Kast then addressed the mother directly, stating, "And you, do not use the child in a situation like this." He subsequently engaged in a heated exchange with another man who was also protesting, including his interaction with the child.

Following the confrontation, members of the presidential escort removed the protesting woman from the area. The Regional Government reported that she was subjected to an identity check. The incident has drawn criticism for the president's conduct towards a minor during a public event.

And you, do not use the child in a situation like this.

— José Antonio KastThe President's admonishment to the mother of the child.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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