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In Chile, the youngest president ever elected takes office

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Chile's new President Gabriel Boric puts his hand on his chest as outgoing President Sebastian Pinera (right) applauds during his swearing-in ceremony at Congress in Valparaiso, March 11, 2022. © Esteban Felix/AP

By: Clementine Pawlotsky

1 min

Chile is opening a new chapter in its history.

At only 36 years old, Gabriel Boric becomes this Friday (March 11, 2022) the youngest president the country has ever had.

His investiture is in a way the political culmination of the social uprising that shook Chile in 2019. This lawyer and former student leader was one of the leading figures in this vast protest movement against social inequalities.

What will be his priorities as head of state?

What challenges await him?

Explanations by Stefanie Schüler.

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