THE TELEGRAPH
DEC 2021
Chile’s progressive millennial candidate Gabriel Boric wins presidency
The former student activist seeks to overhaul Chile’s privatised economy and strengthen social welfare
Former student protest leader, Gabriel Boric, won Chile’s presidential election on Sunday night, after a tense campaign race between far-Right opponent Jose Antonio Kast. Mr Boric won 55.86 per cent of votes, giving him a comfortable lead over his opponent. A former student leader, Mr Boric seeks to overhaul Chile’s privatised economic system in an attempt to amplify social security....
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