Gabriel Boric
Chilean politician, 36th President
Born
February 11th, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Chile
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Boric served as the 36th President of Chile, taking office on March 11, 2022. Before his presidency, he was a key figure in the social protests that began in 2019, advocating for various reforms in education, health, and pensions. Boric's political career began as a student leader, where he played a significant role in organizing demonstrations against educational inequality. He co-founded the political party Revolución Democrática and later joined the left-wing coalition, Frente Amplio. In 2021, he successfully ran for president as a candidate for the coalition and won the election, representing a shift towards progressive policies in Chilean politics.
Served as President of Chile
Led significant social protests in 2019
Co-founded the political party Revolución Democrática
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