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Who is Gabriel Boric, Chile's new president?

The 35-year-old will become one of the world's youngest leaders after he is sworn in, after defeating a supporter of the Pinochet regime in an election.

Oliver Povey

Oliver Povey Olabolob

Update: Dec 23rd, 2021 04:23 EST

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What is his background?

🇨🇱 Chile has elected leftist Gabriel Boric as President, a victory that gives Chile its most left-wing leader since Allende.

Across Latin America, leftists keep winning: Boric, Daniel Ortega, Xiomara Castro and Pedro Castillo have won in 2021. In Brazil, Lula leads in polls. pic.twitter.com/i7o0j5cXhD
— Novara Media (@novaramedia) December 20, 2021

🇨🇱 Chile has elected leftist Gabriel Boric as President, a victory that gives Chile its most left-wing leader since Allende.

Across Latin America, leftists keep winning: Boric, Daniel Ortega, Xiomara Castro and Pedro Castillo have won in 2021. In Brazil, Lula leads in polls. pic.twitter.com/i7o0j5cXhD
— Novara Media (@novaramedia) December 20, 2021

“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way.”

Congratulations to @gabrielboric and to all Chilenos. Seguimos! https://t.co/sVSGLLIMzC
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) December 20, 2021

What happened in the election?