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86-626: After the 2021 election the PDC left the coalition due to conflicting views on joining Gabriel Boric's government, after which the coalition disbanded and most parties went on to form the Democratic Socialism alliance. The parties For Democracy, Radical, Socialist, Christian Democrats and Citizens formed together with the Progressive Party (PRO) and in alliance with the Liberal Party and

172-514: A state of emergency in Santiago, which was later extended to all major cities as the protests escalated. The protesters incorporated demands concerning the high cost of living , corruption , and inequality , among other issues. Boric emerged as a vocal critic of the government's response and strongly opposed the use of the Chilean Armed Forces to suppress the protests. He even confronted

258-451: A May 2022 interview on Televisión Nacional de Chile , Boric reiterated his concerns about the forestry industry. In a 2023 interview, Boric argued that a part of him wants to overthrow capitalism and expressed his belief that capitalism "is not the best way to solve our problems in society." He described his view on the feasibility of overthrowing capitalism, stating, "I don't think it can be overthrown without further ado if an alternative

344-502: A New Constitution" reached with traditional politicians. Despite the provocation, Boric remained composed and did not leave his position. During 2020, the conflict between the Chilean government and its citizens escalated due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic . While the country was under lockdown, civil unrest was temporarily suspended. This situation, coupled with the shared campaign for

430-521: A career as a lawyer, instead aspiring to become a writer. During his university years, Boric had the opportunity to work as an assistant to Professor José Zalaquett in his human rights course. Zalaquett commended Boric for his inclination to question and doubt, as revealed in an interview. In 1999 and 2000, Boric played an active role in re-establishing the Federation of Secondary School Students of Punta Arenas. While attending university, he became

516-466: A coalition. Seats are allocated by the d'Hondt method .The 2021 elections saw 27 members elected, representing the regions of Antofagasta , Biobío , Coquimbo , O'Higgins , Los Lagos , Los Ríos , Magallanes and Santiago Metropolitan Region . (Vacancies of seats arising between general elections are filled by a person selected by the same party.) In the National Congress, the 155 members of

602-635: A competitive option for the general election in November 2021. Daniel Jadue , the Communist mayor of Recoleta , was initially the favored candidate to represent the left in the presidential election, according to preliminary opinion polls . The Broad Front initially supported Beatriz Sánchez, their former presidential candidate, to run again, but she declined and opted to run for the Constitutional Convention instead. With their main candidate out of

688-413: A debate in the 2021 Apruebo Dignidad primaries, Boric once again criticized the shortcomings of penal populism in providing effective solutions. Boric has been critical of pine and eucalyptus plantations , which he believes have contributed to drought among indigenous Mapuche communities in " Wallmapu ." He pledged in 2021 to impose restrictions on large forestry companies during his presidency. In

774-629: A deputy in the Chamber of Deputies . Boric initially gained prominence as a student leader while studying law at the University of Chile , where he led its influential student federation during the 2011 student protests . Boric served in the Chamber of Deputies from 2014 to 2022, representing the Magallanes and Antártica Chilena district . He first ran as an independent candidate in 2013 and later as part of

860-492: A group of soldiers deployed in Plaza Italia . Additionally, he played a significant role as one of the accusers in the impeachment trial against Interior Minister Andrés Chadwick . Chadwick was found guilty of serious constitutional violations and a failure to safeguard human rights during the state of emergency, resulting in a five-year ban from public office. Boric also supported the impeachment of President Piñera, although

946-613: A majority of disapproval. On 26 November 2024, prosecutors announced a criminal case against Boric after a woman made allegations of sexual harassment that occurred in 2013 and 2014 when he was an intern in Punta Arenas . Boric denied the charges and said that he was being sent explicit message by the complainant through email at the time. Boric is a left-wing politician, who has been associated with various positions, including socialism , social democracy , and libertarian socialism . In this regard, Boric has said, "I come from

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1032-609: A meeting of the party's leadership the following Saturday. On 23 March 2021, Democratic Revolution , the coalition's largest party, proclaimed Boric as its presidential candidate. On 29 May 2021, the Common Force movement gave its support to Boric, after he beat Marcelo Díaz in a plebiscite held on May 27–28. On 17 August 2021, the Acción Humanista movement proclaimed him as its candidate. The Chile Podemos Más center-right coalition (previously Chile Vamos ) participated in

1118-487: A member of the left-wing Apruebo Dignidad coalition, campaigned on a progressive message reflecting the ideas behind the 2019 protests. He advocated for broadening the social safety net, higher taxes on the wealthy, combating climate change, social justice, and change to the current privatized pension system. Boric also supported the ongoing writing of a new Chilean constitution, while Kast repeatedly said he would interfere to stop its ratification if elected. The President

1204-540: A member of the political collective Autonomous Left ( Izquierda Autónoma ), originally known as Autonomous Students ( Estudiantes Autónomos ). In 2008, he served as an advisor to the Students' Union of the Law Department, and in 2009, he assumed the presidency. During his tenure, he led a 44-day protest against the dean, Roberto Nahum. From 2010 to 2012, Boric represented students as a university senator. Boric ran for

1290-507: A presidential candidate. In a remarkable turn of events, a campaign was quickly organized, allowing Boric to gather the necessary number of signatures just one day before the deadline. Contrary to expectations, Boric won the Apruebo Dignidad primary election on 19 July 2021, receiving 1,059,060 votes (60.4%), while Jadue garnered 39.6%. Boric also emerged as the most voted candidate in the general primary, surpassing all candidates from

1376-520: A prominent role in debates concerning the educational reforms proposed by Michelle Bachelet 's second government. Boric's popularity in Chile was reflected in various opinion polls. In 2016, the Autonomous Left disbanded due to disagreements regarding the collective's future. Boric advocated for a more institutional approach and dialogue with Bachelet's center-left government. However, the leadership of

1462-457: A responsibility" to solve the problem to allow voters to be ferried to vote with the unused buses. The elections authority Servel expressed similar concerns to Transport Minister Gloria Hutt . Gabriel Boric Gabriel Boric Font ( Spanish pronunciation: [ɡaˈβɾjel‿ˈβoɾitʃ ˈfont] ; born 11 February 1986) is a Chilean politician who has been president of Chile since 11 March 2022. He previously served two four-year terms as

1548-499: A visit to Temucuicui and had to be evacuated for her safety. In April, President Boric himself was targeted in an attack by a man who tried to throw a stone at him. On the night of 13 May, one of Boric's bodyguards was kidnapped and shot in the arm by unidentified assailants. Additionally, on the same day, the residence of Minister of National Defense Maya Fernández was burglarized. The Chilean police have stated that these latter two incidents are unrelated. In May 2022, Boric made

1634-540: Is a chemical engineer who served as a government employee at Empresa Nacional del Petróleo for over 40 years. His mother, María Soledad Font Aguilera, is of Catalan descent. In the Patagonian region of Magallanes, Boric's granduncle, Vladimiro Boric , became the first bishop of Punta Arenas. Another granduncle, Roque Scarpa Martinich, assumed the role of the first intendant of the Magallanes Region following

1720-590: Is elected using the two-round system ; if no candidate receives a majority of the vote in the first round, a second round will be held. The 50 members of the Senate are elected for eight-year terms, with around half of the Senators renewed at each general election. Senators are elected from 16 multi-member constituencies of between two and five seats based on the regions . Seats are filled by party list proportional representation . Each voter votes for one party list or list of

1806-443: Is not proposed that is viable and that is better for the people. One of the things that I have learned in office, not only in office, it is something obvious, but now it is as clear as crystal, is that you cannot re-found a country. All changes that last over time must be progressive and must be with strong majorities. And you have to build those strong majorities and those strong majorities are not easy to build." Boric has criticized

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1892-523: The Chile Vamos coalition, whose primary was held simultaneously. Following his primary victory, Boric announced on Twitter that he would collaborate with Jadue during the general election to present a united front. Initially, opinion polls indicated that Boric and Sebastián Sichel , the Chile Vamos candidate, were the frontrunners for the presidential election. However, Sichel's popularity declined in

1978-570: The Adriatic coast of Croatia . Despite his ancestors' migration from the Austro-Hungarian Empire to Chile in 1897, Boric maintains connections with his relatives residing in Ugljan. His great-grandfather, Juan Boric (Ive Borić Barešić), along with his brother Simón (Šime), arrived in Punta Arenas around 1885, being among the initial ten Croats to settle in Magallanes . They ventured into

2064-582: The Araucanía region, and the centralization of state power through emergency measures and military deployment which critics argue undermine the decentralization and community-based governance central to libertarian socialism. Gabriel Boric was born in Punta Arenas in 1986. He has two brothers, Simón and Tomás. On his father's side, Boric hails from a Croatian-Chilean family with roots in Ugljan , an island off

2150-634: The Broad Front coalition in 2017 . In 2018, Boric founded the Social Convergence party, one of the parties that constitute the Broad Front. During the 2019 civil unrest in Chile, Boric played a pivotal role in negotiating the agreement that led to the October 2020 constitutional referendum . In December 2021, Boric secured the country's presidency by defeating José Antonio Kast in the second round of

2236-427: The Chamber of Deputies are elected from 28 multi-member constituencies with between three and eight seats by party list proportional representation . Each voter votes for one party list or list of a coalition. Seats are allocated by the d'Hondt method . (Vacancies of seats arising between general elections are filled by a person selected by the same party.) Below is the list of candidacies for president accepted by

2322-1285: The Christian Conservative Party , along with the Republican Party and other independents, registered the Christian Social Front pact with the Electoral Service for the parliamentary elections in November. Kast officially registered his candidacy before the Electoral Service on 19 August 2021. Mónica Pérez Juan Manuel Astorga Cony Stipicic Carolina Urrejola Verónica Franco Nicolás Vergara Escenarios Hídricos 2030 Fundación Chile Fundación Avina Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano 21 October 2021 ( University of Chile , Radio Cooperativa, Radio UChile, UChile TV ) 1 November 2021 Sergio Campos Yasna Lewin Paula Molina Jennifer Abate Rodrigo Vergara Antonella Estévez Patricio López ( Canal 13, El Desconcierto, Cobertura, CON-CIENCIA, Escazu Ahora Chile, Portada Soñada ) 5 November 2021 Andrea Obaid 11 November 2021 After

2408-493: The Crédito con Aval del Estado (CAE), a student loan program created during Ricardo Lagos 's government. Throughout his political career, Boric has consistently emphasized that education should be a right and not a profit-driven endeavor. He has pledged to forgive student loans and put an end to the program if elected as president. Additionally, Boric has advocated for reducing private involvement in critical sectors. Concerning

2494-577: The Libertarian Left and other smaller movements, decided to merge and establish a political party called Social Convergence. On 18 October 2019, protests against the increased tariffs in the Santiago transport system sparked the Estallido social , the largest civil unrest in the country since the end of the military dictatorship. As riots erupted in various parts of the capital, President Piñera declared

2580-756: The PS-DC axis no longer exists and that as a party they must assume themselves as a minority that will do politics from the opposition. Also members of the coalition are the New Deal and New Chile political movements; the latter announced its entry into the coalition on 8 November 2021. 2021 Chilean general election Sebastián Piñera Independent Gabriel Boric Social Convergence General elections were held in Chile on 21 November 2021, including presidential, parliamentary and regional elections. Voters went to

2666-739: The Santiago Stock Exchange reacted positively, with the IPSA rising by 2.35%. In August 2023, amid low approval ratings, voter concerns over crime and inflation, and a corruption probe focused on graft accusations, Boric reorganized his Cabinet for the third time in one-and-a-half years. During the initial months of the Boric government, both the president and individuals associated with his administration have faced threats, violent crimes, and physical aggression. In mid-March, Minister of Interior and Public Security Izkia Siches encountered gunfire during

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2752-564: The Tierra del Fuego gold rush in the Magallanes region, spending time on the islands south of the Beagle Channel . Subsequently, Juan Boric briefly returned to Ugljan to marry, and brought his wife, Natalia Crnosija, back to Magallanes, where ten of their eleven children were born. Boric's grandfather, Luis Boric Crnosija, born in 1908, was one of them. Gabriel Boric's father, Luis Boric Scarpa,

2838-576: The constitutional referendum , helped to unite the left and center-left opposition, particularly the Broad Front and Chile Digno , an alliance led by the Communist Party. In the October 2020 referendum, 78% of voters supported the idea of drafting a new Constitution, leading to discussions on how to form a united opposition for the May 2021 elections, which included mayors , regional governors , and members of

2924-484: The military dictatorship . Both Roque Scarpa and Gabriel Boric's father were members of the Christian Democratic Party . Yet another granduncle, Roque Esteban Scarpa , won the 1980 Chilean National Prize for Literature , and his granduncle Vicente Boric  [ es ] was also a writer. Boric studied at The British School in his hometown before moving to Santiago in 2004 to attend law school at

3010-427: The presidential election , receiving 55.9% of the votes. Following his election, Boric became the youngest president in Chilean history and is currently the seventh youngest serving state leader in the world . Although he identifies as a libertarian socialist , critics argue that his administration has contradicted anti-authoritarian ideals. These include restrictions on expression, such as journalist harassment in

3096-439: The transition to democracy . During the 2021 election, he pledged to dismantle the country's neoliberal economic model, stating that, "if Chile was the cradle of neoliberalism, it will also be its grave." Boric has said "there were successes and things that didn't go well." After the failure of the 2022 constitutional proposal, Boric adopted a more moderate position, which drew criticism from his initial supporters who felt he

3182-501: The "Agreement for Social Peace and the New Constitution" was signed by the presidents of the political parties represented in parliament, excluding the Communist Party and some members of the Broad Front, including Social Convergence. Boric signed the agreement as an individual, which led to accusations against him from some members of his party. As a result, several individuals, including his personal friend Jorge Sharp, resigned from

3268-536: The 2019–2020 protests. Those who suffered such violations between 18 October 2019, and 30 June 2020, are eligible for these pensions. However, the National Institute of Human Rights (INDH) has raised concerns about the uncertainty regarding the compatibility of these pensions with disability pensions. Additionally, some members of Congress have expressed concerns that grace pensions have been granted to individuals whose trials have not yet concluded, thereby leaving

3354-598: The Autonomous Left preferred to focus on student politics. Boric and his allies, driven by a "compulsion for rapid rise," according to Carlos Ruiz of the Autonomous Left, founded the Autonomist Movement. They intended to collaborate with other political forces and establish a new leftist coalition similar to the Uruguayan Broad Front . The Autonomist Movement achieved favorable electoral results, as exemplified by Jorge Sharp , one of Boric's close friends, who

3440-445: The Chilean libertarian socialist tradition, that is my ideological space of reference. I am a democrat, and I believe that democracy has to change and adapt and not petrify." He has expressed some "ideological proximity" with Álvaro García Linera , the former vice president of Bolivia. Boric has been described by The Economist as " woke " and as part of the millennial left , "with a program focused on social justice, human rights,

3526-527: The Christian Democratic Party proclaimed her as their candidate. The other primary candidates, Paula Narváez and Carlos Maldonado, urged the need for a primary to determine a single candidate after the coalition failed to come to an agreement to participate in the national publicly-funded primaries held on July 18, 2021. In May 2021, José Antonio Kast dismissed the idea of holding a presidential primary with Chile Vamos. On August 6, 2021,

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3612-539: The Constitutional Convention . Gabriel Boric, a key figure, advocated for coordination among all parties and the formation of fewer electoral lists to prevent voter dispersion. Eventually, the Broad Front and Chile Digno reached an agreement and presented a joint list called Apruebo Dignidad , which became the second largest bloc in the Constitutional Convention, behind the united pact of the right called Vamos por Chile . Apruebo Dignidad also saw increased support in local and regional elections, positioning itself as

3698-675: The Electoral Service on 27 August 2021. Boric's and Sichel's candidacies were automatically accepted after they were proclaimed the winner of their respective primaries by the Election Court. The Apruebo Dignidad coalition decided its presidential candidate in the publicly-funded primaries held nationwide on 18 July 2021, won by lawmaker Gabriel Boric with 60% of the vote. On 17 March 2021, Boric's party, Social Convergence , proclaimed him as its presidential candidate. The Commons Party's leadership also announced on 17 March 2021 that it would propose Boric as its presidential candidate in

3784-542: The Region of Magallanes and the Chilean Antarctic ( Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena, in spanish ). He achieved a significant victory with 15,418 votes (26.2%), the highest number received by any candidate in the region. Notably, Boric's successful election outside of an electoral coalition was widely acknowledged by the media, as it broke through the Chilean binomial election system. On 11 March 2014, Boric

3870-573: The University of Chile. He completed his coursework in 2009, coinciding with his appointment as the President of the Law School students' union. Afterward, he focused on preparing for his final exam and fulfilling his mandatory internship. However, he did not pass the test in 2011 and chose not to retake it. Boric did not obtain a law degree and has expressed in interviews that he never intended to pursue

3956-510: The attempt was ultimately rejected. Despite being a prominent critic of the government's handling of the protests, Boric was willing to engage in dialogue with other political forces to find a solution to the crisis. Conversations between him and right-wing politicians contributed to an agreement that paved the way for the establishment of the Constitutional Convention , tasked with writing a new Constitution . On 15 November 2019,

4042-436: The balance of power. On 11 March 2022 all the newly elected authorities, including president-elect Boric, took office. The 2021 Chilean election cycle was notable for its polarization, representing a departure from the country's political normality. Against the backdrop of the 2019 protests , the writing of a new constitution , and the COVID-19 pandemic , the dominant center-left and center-right coalitions that had ruled

4128-522: The citizen consultation of the Constituent Unity with 60.8% of the preferences. The New Social Pact de facto ceased to exist when the PDC was not summoned at the end of 2021 to the parliamentary coordination of the PS-PPD-PR-PL-NT, a group that since December 2021 has been called " Democratic Socialism " and which was called to be part of the future government of President Gabriel Boric . On

4214-436: The country since the end of the military dictatorship experienced a significant drop in support in the elections for mayors , governors , and members of the Constitutional Convention held on May 15 and 16. In the subsequent presidential election, candidates from the traditional centrist coalitions finished in fourth and fifth place, while two candidates from newly formed parties and coalitions, Kast and Boric, qualified for

4300-592: The country, and large municipalities in the Santiago Metropolitan Region , such as Puente Alto , San Bernardo , and Maipú , waited hours for public bus services in the blazing sun to reach their polling stations, due to a shortage of public bus services available on that day. Soon after these reports came in, local authorities and citizens in these municipalities took to social media to show Red Metropolitana de Movilidad bus terminals and parking decks full of unused city buses. This led to speculation that

4386-710: The decision to deploy troops to the southern part of the country due to escalating violence in the Mapuche conflict . According to the Argentine newspaper Clarín , this move caused Boric to lose support from the Communist Party. Previously, Boric had distanced himself from similar measures taken by his predecessor, Piñera. Prior to Boric's decision, Héctor Llaitul, the leader of one of the Mapuche militias, had called for "preparing forces and organizing armed resistance". In response to Llaitul's statement, Boric's government initially dismissed

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4472-651: The decline in public support. Consequently, Boric's approval rating dropped even further to 25% by January 2023. By May 2023, Boric's approval rating among the public was 28% and his disapproval rating was at 66%. Following a State of the Nation address in early June 2023, Boric's approval rating rose from 31% to 41%, improving across all population segments; due to the Democracia Viva case , it fell back to 28% in late June according to weekly polls by Cadem. In August 2023, Boric's approval rating hovered around 30%, with still

4558-405: The distinction of being the first openly LGBT ministers in Chile's history. Additionally, Maya Fernández Allende , the granddaughter of former president Salvador Allende , is also part of the cabinet. Boric also appointed three fellow former student leaders to his cabinet. Camila Vallejo , who became the government spokesperson , Giorgio Jackson , who assumed the role of secretary-general of

4644-448: The end of September. While Boric declined to apologize for the incident, he assured the Jewish community that no individual, regardless of their ideas or worldviews, would be persecuted or intimidated in Chile unless they violated the law. The government of Gabriel Boric has established grace pensions of up to 515,672 Chilean pesos for individuals who endured human rights violations during

4730-403: The environment and feminism". Both Cristián Warnken and Carlos Peña characterize Boric as a " postmodern leader ". Peña credits Boric and the Broad Front for successfully uniting diverse demands that have emerged as Chilean society has modernized. Boric has been critical of the social and economic model established in Chile during the dictatorship, arguing that it has continued even after

4816-470: The expense of the center-left New Social Pact (NPS), becoming the second largest bloc in the Chamber of Deputies. However, NPS kept more seats in the Senate. New parties, such as the far-right Republican Party and the populist Party of the People , also gained several seats. Consequently, the newly elected Congress was split evenly between the combined left and right, with the non-aligned congresspeople holding

4902-447: The first round of the presidential election, leftist candidate Gabriel Boric emerged as the winner of the second round with 55.87% of the vote. This margin was larger than what was predicted by pre-election polls. Kast conceded defeat shortly after the polls closed. At the age of 35, Boric became the youngest president ever elected in Chile and also set a record for receiving the highest number of votes in Chilean history. The turnout in

4988-459: The first round, candidates Sichel and Parisi endorsed Kast. Boric was endorsed by Enríquez-Ominami and Provoste . Former President Michelle Bachelet returned to Chile from her role as UN Human Rights High Commissioner to formally endorse Boric. On 9 December, parliamentarians and public figures from over 15 countries signed a statement endorsing Boric. On the day of the second round on 19 December, voters at bus stops in rural parts of

5074-428: The following months, and he was overtaken in the polls by far-right candidate José Antonio Kast. In the first round of the election held on 21 November 2021, Boric obtained 25.82% of the vote, placing second behind Kast's 27.91%, which secured their spots in the second round. On 19 December 2021, Boric emerged victorious in the runoff with 55.85% of the vote. His inauguration took place on 11 March 2022. Boric announced

5160-530: The healthcare system, Boric has called for the establishment of a universal publicly funded healthcare system, citing the British National Health Service ( NHS ) as an example. He has also advocated for the abolition of the AFP pension system , proposing a public autonomous entity to administer pension funds instead. Boric has further supported a law to implement a 40-hour working week and increase

5246-473: The idea of filing a formal lawsuit against him, stating that the state "does not persecute ideas." Instead, they planned to incorporate these statements into existing complaints rather than initiating new ones. In September 2022, the Constitutional Convention proposed a more progressive constitution, which was under development from 4 July 2021 (during former president Sebastián Piñera's government) to 4 July 2022 (four months into Boric's government). However, it

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5332-425: The illegitimate use of force. We stand in solidarity with the victims and will strive for peace through our humble efforts." In April 2022, Boric embarked on his first presidential trip to Argentina, where he met with President Alberto Fernández . During his visit, Boric emphasized the need to resolve remaining territorial disputes with Argentina and stressed the importance of fostering a sense of brotherhood between

5418-400: The incumbent government was suppressing voters by reducing bus services to prevent them from casting their votes. Apparently, most complaints of delays came from neighborhoods where Gabriel Boric had stronger levels of support. Leading figures from Boric's campaign, such as Izkia Siches cried foul, accusing the government of trying to help Kast win the election. Boric said "the government has

5504-543: The members of his cabinet in January 2022. The cabinet comprises ministers from the Apruebo Dignidad and Democratic Socialism coalitions, as well as independent ministers. A notable feature of the cabinet is that fourteen out of twenty-four ministers are women, making it the first cabinet in the Americas where more than half of its members are women. Among the ministers are Alexandra Benado and Marco Antonio Ávila , who hold

5590-583: The other hand, the Citizens party lost its registration in the Electoral Service. On 21 January 2022, the head of the committee of senators of the Christian Democratic Party, Francisco Huenchumilla , in a public statement signaled the end of the historical cycle of his party's alliance with the Socialists. On 25 January 2022, the former minister, former senator and former president of the PDC, Ignacio Walker , argued that

5676-704: The party. Other parties such as the Green Ecologist Party , the Humanist Party , the Equality Party , the Pirate Party, and the Libertarian Left also opposed the agreement and left the Broad Front. On 20 December, Boric faced an attack at Parque Forestal where individuals threw spit and beer at him while calling him a "traitor" and "sell-out" due to his involvement in the "Agreement for Social Peace and

5762-504: The political platform New Deal the electoral pact called Constituent Unity , an instance that is still in force for the elections regional councilors by 2021. In the case of the parliamentary elections, by not reaching an agreement and after Marco Enríquez-Ominami's decision to stand for the presidential election not having participated in the citizen consultation process carried out that same year in which Yasna Provoste competed (PDC), Paula Narváez (PS) and Carlos Maldonado (PR) to define

5848-784: The polls to elect the President of the Republic to serve a four-year term, 27 of 50 members of the Senate to serve an eight-year term in the National Congress , all 155 members of the Chamber of Deputies to serve a four-year term in the National Congress , and all 302 members of the regional boards to serve a three-year term. Following an electoral reform in 2015, the Senate increased its membership from 38 to 43 in 2017 and grew to its full size of 50 seats after this election. Despite narrowly trailing behind conservative candidate José Antonio Kast in

5934-595: The possibility that their injuries were caused by severe acts of violence unresolved. Boric took office with a 50% approval rating. After his first 100 days, his approval rating plummeted to 32.8%, marking the most significant decline in popularity for a Chilean President during their initial 100 days since 1990. By the end of 2022, his approval rating remained persistently low, hovering around 33%, while nearly six out of ten people expressed disapproval of Boric's performance. Factors such as increasing crime, economic challenges, and instability within his Cabinet contributed to

6020-409: The presidency , and Nicolás Grau , who became the Minister of Economy, Development, and Tourism . Ricardo Ffrench-Davis , amidst speculation of being appointed as Minister of Finance , explained that, at the age of 85, he considered himself too old to fulfill the task but expressed his willingness to provide advice. When Mario Marcel was announced as the future finance minister in January 2022,

6106-399: The presidency of the University of Chile Student Federation (FECh) in the 5–6 December 2011 elections, as part of the Creando Izquierda list. He won the election with 30.52% of the votes, defeating Camila Vallejo , who was the incumbent president of the federation and sought re-election as part of the Communist Youth of Chile list. As president of the FECh, Boric played a prominent role in

6192-484: The primary election held by the New Social Pact center-left coalition (formerly Constituent Unity) on August 21, 2021, with over 60% of the vote and a turnout of around 150,000. On May 30, 2021, Provoste had expressed her willingness to compete if her party deemed it necessary. She officially launched her candidacy on July 23, 2021, during a ceremony in her hometown of Vallenar , in northern Chile. On August 17, 2021,

6278-562: The publicly-funded primaries held nationwide on 18 July 2021. Former minister Sebastián Sichel beat the other three candidates by 49% of the vote. Sichel was minister of Social Development and president of BancoEstado during the second administration of President Sebastián Piñera . He participated as an independent candidate in the Chile Podemos Más primary, supported by former PDC supporters and other centrist political movements. Christian Democrat Senator Yasna Provoste won

6364-415: The race, the Broad Front searched for alternatives, but most of their candidates lacked popularity or did not meet the minimum age requirement for presidential candidates. Eventually, Gabriel Boric, who was 35 years old at the time, emerged as an option to participate in a primary election against Jadue. However, Boric's party, Social Convergence, did not have the minimum number of members required to present

6450-487: The second most voted deputy in the country at that time. Boric served on the Commissions for Extreme Zones and the Chilean Antarctic, as well as Constitution, Legislation, Justice, and Regulation. The Broad Front's commendable performance in the 2017 elections, where it became Chile's third largest political force, prompted the coalition and its members to undergo reorganization. In 2018, the Autonomist Movement, along with

6536-478: The second phase of the student protests that originated in 2011, emerging as one of the primary spokespersons for the Federation of Chilean Students. In 2012, he was featured on the list of 100 young leaders of Chile, published by El Sábado magazine of the newspaper El Mercurio in collaboration with Adolfo Ibáñez University . Boric participated in the 2013 parliamentary elections as an independent candidate for District 60, currently District 28, representing

6622-439: The second round increased to 55.7%, which was the highest since voting became voluntary in Chile in 2013. For the parliamentary election, the center-right coalition Chile Podemos Más kept its position as the largest bloc in both chambers and even increased their number of senators, despite losing more than 10 percentage points from the previous election. In the left wing, the new coalition Apruebo Dignidad had important gains at

6708-399: The second round, Boric reluctantly supported Alejandro Guillier as a means to defeat Sebastián Piñera , although Piñera ultimately emerged victorious. In the 2017 general election, Boric sought re-election as an independent candidate supported by the Humanist Party , one of the founding members of the Broad Front. He received 18,626 votes (32.8%), an increase compared to 2013, making him

6794-610: The second round. This represented a departure from the country's political history, which had repeatedly seen power bounce between center-right and center-left parties with little structural movement between presidents. The desire for change among voters led them to reject the traditional political parties and support candidates from new parties. Kast of the far-right Republican Party ran a campaign on populist and Christian conservative values, emphasizing "law and order" and drawing comparisons with former US president Donald Trump and Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro . In contrast, Boric,

6880-465: The sole presidential candidacy of the coalition, relations with the Progressive Party were broken and it was decided to register the list of candidates for Congress under the new name of «New Social Pact». Two days before the registration of candidacies for the presidential, parliamentary and regional councilor elections, Yasna Provoste is chosen as the candidate of the pact. Provoste triumphed in

6966-533: The two countries, irrespective of the presidents in charge. Additionally, he reiterated his support for Argentina's sovereignty over the Falkland Islands . On 15 September 2022, Boric declined to receive the credentials of Israeli Ambassador to Chile, Gil Artzyeli, as a response to the deaths of children during the 2022 Gaza–Israel clashes in the Gaza Strip . Instead, the acceptance of Artzyeli's credentials

7052-412: Was rejected by a margin of 62% to 38% . The proposed constitution faced "intense criticism that it was too long, too left-leaning and too radical". Boric strongly condemned the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine , expressing his disapproval in a tweet that read, "Russia has chosen war as a means of resolving conflicts. From Chile, we condemn the invasion of Ukraine, the violation of its sovereignty, and

7138-526: Was elected mayor of Valparaíso in the 2016 municipal elections. In January 2017, Boric's movement, together with other new parties and collectives including Jackson's Democratic Revolution , launched the Chilean Broad Front ( Frente Amplio ). Boric played a leadership role in Beatriz Sánchez 's campaign during the 2017 presidential election . After Sánchez placed third and failed to qualify for

7224-445: Was postponed until mid-October. At the time of the refusal, Artzyeli was already present at Chile's presidential palace, which caused a diplomatic crisis between Chile and Israel . The Jewish Community of Chile expressed backlash against Boric's decision. In light of the situation, Chilean Foreign Minister Antonia Urrejola issued an apology to Israel and Israeli President Isaac Herzog , rescheduling Artzyeli's accreditation for

7310-443: Was sworn in as a member of the Chamber of Deputies. During his first term, Boric actively served on several commissions, including Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples; Extreme Zones and the Chilean Antarctic; and Labour and Social Security. He was part of the "student bench" ( bancada estudiantil ), which consisted of other young elected deputies, such as Camila Vallejo, Giorgio Jackson , and Karol Cariola . Together, they played

7396-579: Was trying to appease right-wing groups disconnected from the average Chilean. Throughout his presidential campaign, Boric supported the recognition of LGBT rights in Chile , advocating for legal recognition of non-binary identities and the expansion of gender identity laws. In 2016, Boric defended a program to put 400 convicts in Valparaíso on probation due to overcrowding in Chilean prisons. He criticized what he saw as penal populism and opposed other deputies who were against probation measures. During

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