Gabriel Boric

Michelle Bachelet’s Global Diplomacy: Key Alliances, Putin Meetings & UN Bid Strategy – Latest Updates on Her Campaign for UN Secretary-General

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London, May 19, 2026 — Michelle Bachelet, the former Chilean president and front-runner in the race to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, has embarked on a strategic diplomatic offensive across Latin America to consolidate support for her candidacy. In a move that underscores the region’s pivotal role in the UN’s selection process, Bachelet met … Read more

Gabriel Boric Defends Democracy and Backs Michelle Bachelet for UN at Barcelona Summit

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Former Chilean President Gabriel Boric has reiterated his support for democratic values while advocating for increased female representation in global leadership, specifically endorsing a woman’s candidacy for a senior role at the United Nations. Speaking at a progressive forum in Barcelona, Boric emphasized the importance of defending democratic institutions amid what he described as a … Read more

Chile Economy Grows 2.5% in 2025: Central Bank Report & GDP Revision

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Chile’s economy demonstrated resilience in 2025, expanding by 2.5%, according to recently released figures from the Banco Central de Chile. This growth, while modest, surpassed preliminary estimates and signals a stabilizing economic landscape following a period of uncertainty. The revised data offers a nuanced picture of the nation’s economic performance, with key sectors showing positive … Read more

Chile Inaugurates Right-Wing President José Antonio Kast | Boric Leaves Office 2026

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Valparaíso, Chile – In a historic shift for the South American nation, José Antonio Kast, a figure representing Chile’s conservative right, was sworn in as President this Wednesday, succeeding Gabriel Boric, who concluded four years in office. The transfer of power took place at a ceremony held in the Chilean Senate in Valparaíso, approximately 120 … Read more

Chile’s New Conservative Shift: José Antonio Kast & the Legacy of Pinochet

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Santiago, Chile – Chile has entered a new political era with the inauguration of José Antonio Kast as president, marking the most conservative shift in the nation’s governance since the end of Augusto Pinochet’s military dictatorship in 1990. The election of Kast, a 60-year-old lawyer and founder of the Republican Party, signals a decisive turn … Read more

Chile Daylight Saving Time 2024: End Date & Winter Hours

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Chile to Turn Back the Clocks: Date Set for Finish of Daylight Saving Time Santiago – Chilean residents will be gaining an hour of sleep on Saturday, April 4, 2026, as the country reverts to Standard Time. The official end to daylight saving time, known locally as *horario de verano*, was confirmed by the Chilean … Read more

Kast’s Economic Challenge: Inheriting Boric’s Fiscal Deficit

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Chile‘s Looming Fiscal ⁤Challenges: A Thorny Inheritance for President-Elect Kast By Jonathan-Reed, Leading Content Strategist ⁢& SEO Expert Chile is bracing for a challenging economic handover as the outgoing governance of President Gabriel Boric is projected to leave a important fiscal deficit – the third consecutive year of failing to meet established budgetary goals. This … Read more