Gabriel Boric

Gabriel Boric recently concluded his four-year term as President of Chile, marked by a call for national unity amidst disputes, specifically referencing a disagreement over a Chinese undersea cable. His successor, José Antonio Kast, a far-right politician, has now assumed office. Kast's election was fueled by concerns over crime and irregular migration, mirroring strategies used by Donald Trump. Immediately upon taking office, Kast began constructing a border barrier with Peru and has suspended 43 environmental protection measures, signaling a shift towards more conservative policies. Additionally, he appointed an opponent of abortion as gender equality minister. During Boric's final days in office, Chile faced a truck explosion near Santiago and devastating wildfires in the south, prompting him to declare a state of catastrophe and deploy government teams to assist affected populations.