Gabriel Boric was born in Punta Arenas in 1986. He has two brothers, Simón and Tomás.[8]
On his father's side, Boric hails from aCroatian-Chilean family with roots inUgljan, anisland off theAdriatic coast ofCroatia.[9] Despite his ancestors'[c] migration from theAustro-Hungarian Empire to Chile in 1897, Boric maintains connections with his relatives residing in Ugljan.[10][11] His great-grandfather, Juan Boric (Ive Borić Barešić), along with his brother Simón (Šime), arrived inPunta Arenas around 1885, being among the initial tenCroats to settle inMagallanes.[12] They ventured into theTierra del Fuego gold rush in the Magallanes region, spending time on the islands south of theBeagle Channel.[12] 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.[12] Boric's grandfather, Luis Boric Crnosija, born in 1908, was one of them.[12]
Boric studied at The British School in his hometown[18][19] before moving to Santiago in 2004 to attend law school at the University of Chile.[20] 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 hisfinal exam and fulfilling his mandatory internship. However, he did not pass the test in 2011 and chose not to retake it.[21] Boric did not obtain alaw degree and has expressed in interviews that he never intended to pursue a career as a lawyer, instead aspiring to become a writer.[2]
During his university years, Boric had the opportunity to work as an assistant to ProfessorJosé Zalaquett in hishuman rights course.[22][23] Zalaquett commended Boric for his inclination to question and doubt, as revealed in an interview.[22]
In 1999 and 2000, Boric played an active role in re-establishing the Federation of Secondary School Students of Punta Arenas.[24] While attending university, he became a member of the political collectiveAutonomous 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.[25] From 2010 to 2012, Boric represented students as a university senator.[25]
Boric ran for the presidency of the University of Chile Student Federation (FECh) in the 5–6 December 2011 elections, as part of theCreando Izquierda list. He won the election with 30.52% of the votes, defeatingCamila Vallejo, who was the incumbent president of the federation and sought re-election as part of theCommunist Youth of Chile list.[26] As president of the FECh, Boric played a prominent role in the second phase of the student protests that originated in 2011, emerging as one of the primary spokespersons for the Federation of Chilean Students.[27] In 2012, he was featured on the list of 100 young leaders of Chile, published byEl Sábado magazine of the newspaperEl Mercurio in collaboration withAdolfo Ibáñez University.[28]
Boric participated in the 2013 parliamentary elections as an independent candidate for District 60, currently District 28, representing 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.[29][30] Notably, Boric's successful election outside of an electoral coalition was widely acknowledged by the media,[31] as it broke through the Chilean binomial election system.[32][33][34][35] On 11 March 2014, Boric was sworn in as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.[32][33][34][35]
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.[24] He was part of the "student bench" (bancada estudiantil), which consisted of other young elected deputies, such as Camila Vallejo,Giorgio Jackson, andKarol Cariola. Together, they played a prominent role in debates concerning the educational reforms proposed byMichelle Bachelet's second government.[36] Boric's popularity in Chile was reflected in various opinion polls.[37][38]
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.[39] However, the leadership of the Autonomous Left preferred to focus on student politics. Boric and his allies, driven by a "compulsion for rapid rise,"[23] 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 UruguayanBroad Front.[40][41][23] The Autonomist Movement achieved favorable electoral results, as exemplified byJorge Sharp, one of Boric's close friends, who was elected mayor ofValparaíso in the 2016 municipal elections.[42]
In January 2017, Boric's movement, together with other new parties and collectives including Jackson'sDemocratic Revolution, launched the Chilean Broad Front (Frente Amplio).[43] Boric played a leadership role inBeatriz Sánchez's campaign during the2017 presidential election. After Sánchez placed third and failed to qualify for the second round, Boric reluctantly supportedAlejandro Guillier as a means to defeatSebastián Piñera, although Piñera ultimately emerged victorious.[44]
In the 2017 general election, Boric sought re-election as an independent candidate supported by theHumanist Party, one of the founding members of the Broad Front. He received 18,626 votes (32.8%),[45] an increase compared to 2013, making him the second most voted deputy in the country at that time.[24] Boric served on the Commissions for Extreme Zones and the Chilean Antarctic, as well as Constitution, Legislation, Justice, and Regulation.[24]
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.[46] In 2018, the Autonomist Movement, along with theLibertarian Left and other smaller movements, decided to merge and establish a political party called Social Convergence.[4]
On 18 October 2019, protests against the increased tariffs in theSantiago transport system sparked theEstallido social ("Social Outburst"), 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 astate of emergency in Santiago, which was later extended to all major cities as the protests escalated. The protesters incorporated demands concerning the highcost of living,corruption, andinequality, among other issues.[47][48]
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 a group of soldiers deployed inPlaza Italia.[49] Additionally, he played a significant role as one of the accusers in the impeachment trial against Interior MinisterAndrés 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.[50][51][52][53] Boric also supported the impeachment of President Piñera, although the attempt was ultimately rejected.[52]
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 theConstitutional Convention, tasked with writing anew Constitution.[54][55] On 15 November 2019, 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.[56] As a result, several individuals, including his personal friend Jorge Sharp,[42] resigned from the party. Other parties such as theGreen Ecologist Party, theHumanist Party, theEquality Party, the Pirate Party, and the Libertarian Left also opposed the agreement and left the Broad Front.[57]
On 20 December, Boric faced an attack atParque 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 a New Constitution" reached with traditional politicians. Despite the provocation, Boric remained composed and did not leave his position.[58]
Boric presents the signatures required to run as a presidential candidate
During 2020, the conflict between the Chilean government and its citizens escalated due to the impact of theCOVID-19 pandemic. While the country was under lockdown, civil unrest was temporarily suspended. This situation, coupled with the shared campaign for theconstitutional referendum, helped to unite the left and center-left opposition, particularly the Broad Front andChile Digno ("Chile of Dignity"), 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 includedmayors,regional governors, andmembers of the Constitutional Convention.[citation needed]
Gabriel Boric, a key figure, advocated for coordination among all parties and the formation of fewer electoral lists to prevent voter dispersion.[59] Eventually, the Broad Front and Chile Digno reached an agreement and presented a joint list calledApruebo Dignidad ("I Approve of Dignity"), which became the second largest bloc in the Constitutional Convention, behind the united pact of the right calledVamos por Chile ("Let's Go for Chile").Apruebo Dignidad also saw increased support in local and regional elections, positioning itself as a competitive option for the general election in November 2021.[citation needed]
Daniel Jadue, the Communist mayor ofRecoleta, was initially the favored candidate to represent the left in the presidential election, according to preliminaryopinion polls.[60][61] 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.[62] With their main candidate out of 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.[63]
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 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.[64]
Contrary to expectations, Boric won theApruebo Dignidadprimary 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 theChile Vamos coalition, whose primary was held simultaneously.[65] Following his primary victory, Boric announced onTwitter that he would collaborate with Jadue during the general election to present a united front.[66]
Initially, opinion polls indicated that Boric andSebastián Sichel, the Chile Vamos candidate, were the frontrunners for the presidential election. However, Sichel's popularity declined in 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.[6] His inauguration took place on 11 March 2022.[7]
Official photograph of the first cabinet of the Boric government
In January 2022,[67] Boric announced his cabinet, which included members from the Apruebo Dignidad andDemocratic Socialism coalitions, as well as independents.[68] Fourteen of the 24 ministers were women, making it the first cabinet in theAmericas with a female majority.[69][d] The cabinet also featured Chile's first openly LGBT ministers,Alexandra Benado andMarco Antonio Ávila,[72] along withMaya Fernández, the granddaughter of former presidentSalvador Allende.[69]
Ricardo Ffrench-Davis, amidst speculation of being appointed asMinister 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.[74] WhenMario Marcel was announced as the future finance minister in January 2022, theSantiago Stock Exchange reacted positively, with the IPSA rising by 2.35%.[75]
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.[76][77]
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 SecurityIzkia Siches encountered gunfire during a visit toTemucuicui and had to be evacuated for her safety.[78] In April, President Boric himself was targeted in an attack by a man who tried to throw a stone at him.[79] On the night of 13 May, one of Boric's bodyguards was kidnapped and shot in the arm by unidentified assailants.[80] Additionally, on the same day, the residence ofMinister of National Defense Maya Fernández was burglarized.[80] The Chilean police have stated that these latter two incidents are unrelated.[81]
In May 2022, Boric made the decision to deploy troops to the southern part of the country due to escalating violence in theMapuche conflict. According to the Argentine newspaperClarín, this move caused Boric to lose support from the Communist Party. Previously, Boric had distanced himself from similar measures taken by his predecessor, Piñera.[82] Prior to Boric's decision, Héctor Llaitul, the leader of one of the Mapuche militias, had called for "preparing forces and organizing armed resistance".[83] In response to Llaitul's statement, Boric's government initially dismissed 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.[84][85]
In September 2022, the Constitutional Convention presented a draft constitution described as progressive. The drafting process spanned from July 4, 2021—during the administration of former President Sebastián Piñera—to July 4, 2022, four months into President Gabriel Boric’s term. The proposed constitution wasrejected in a national plebiscite, with 62% voting against and 38% in favor.[86][87] Critics described the draft as excessively lengthy, overtly left-leaning, and overly radical.[88]
When Boric assumed the presidency,Chile's inflation rate had reached its highest level in nearly 30 years.[89] In April 2022, Boric announced a $3.7 billion economic recovery plan, which included a minimum wage hike to alleviate the impact of rising prices.[90] Although year-over-year inflation briefly rose to a high of 14.1% in August 2022, representing the highest level in 28 years, it then decreased dramatically during Boric's leadership, dropping to 5.1% as of September 2023.[91][92]
Boric's government reduced the statutory working week to 40 hours, though this reform will be phased in over 5 years. His government also secured free public healthcare for the poorest Chileans, raised the monthly minimum wage to around $500, and passed a mining tax to support underfunded municipalities.[93]
President Boric condemned the2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, stating in a tweet: "Russia has chosen war as a means of resolving conflicts. From Chile, we condemn the invasion of Ukraine, the violation of its sovereignty, and the illegitimate use of force. We stand in solidarity with the victims and will strive for peace through our humble efforts."[94]
Boric’s first international trip as president took place in April 2022, with a visit to Argentina, where he met with PresidentAlberto Fernández. During the visit, Boric emphasized the importance of resolving outstanding territorial disputes and fostering a sense of fraternity between the two nations, irrespective of the administrations in power. He also reiterated Chile’s support forArgentina’s claim of sovereignty over theFalkland Islands.[95][96][97]
On September 15, 2022, Boric declined to receive the credentials of Israeli Ambassador Gil Artzyeli in protest of child casualties during the2022 Gaza–Israel clashes. The decision, made when Artzyeli had already arrived at Chile’s presidential palace, triggered a diplomatic crisis between Chile andIsrael.[98] In response, theJewish Community of Chile criticized Boric’s actions,[98] while ChileanForeign MinisterAntonia Urrejola apologized to Israel and rescheduled Artzyeli’s credential ceremony for later that month.[98] Boric, however, refrained from issuing a personal apology, stating that no individual in Chile would face persecution or intimidation for their beliefs unless they contravened the law.[98]
In January 2025, President Gabriel Boric became the first head of state[99] to visit theSouth Pole and the third head of government to do so.[100][101][102][103][104]
Chilean President Gabriel Boric and his entourage visiting the South Pole in 2025
The government of Gabriel Boric has established grace pensions of up to 515,672Chilean pesos for individuals who endured human rights violations during the 2019–2020 protests.[105] Those who suffered such violations between 18 October 2019, and 30 June 2020, are eligible for these pensions.[105] However, the National Institute of Human Rights (INDH) has raised concerns about the uncertainty regarding the compatibility of these pensions with disability pensions.[105] Additionally, some members of Congress have expressed concerns that grace pensions have been granted to individuals whose trials have not yet concluded, thereby leaving the possibility that their injuries were caused by severe acts of violence unresolved.[106]
Boric took office with a 50% approval rating.[107] 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.[108] By the end of 2022, his approval rating remained persistently low, hovering around 33%,[108] 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 the decline in public support. Consequently, Boric's approval rating dropped even further to 25% by January 2023.[109][110] By May 2023, Boric's approval rating among the public was 28% and his disapproval rating was at 66%.[111] 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;[112] due to theDemocracia Viva case,[113] it fell back to 28% in late June according to weekly polls by Cadem.[114][115] In August 2023, Boric's approval rating hovered around 30%, with still a majority of disapproval.[116][117]
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 inPunta Arenas. Boric denied the charges and said that he was being sent explicit message by the complainant through email at the time.[118]
Boric is aleft-wing politician,[119][120][121][122][123] who has been associated with various positions, includingsocialism,[124]social democracy,[125][126] andlibertarian socialism.[127] In this regard, Boric has said, "I come from 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."[128] He has expressed some "ideological proximity" withÁlvaro García Linera, the former vice president of Bolivia.[129]
Boric has been described byThe Economist as "woke" and as part of themillennial left, "with a program focused on social justice, human rights, the environment and feminism".[130] BothCristián Warnken andCarlos Peña characterize Boric as a "postmodern leader".[131] Peña credits Boric and the Broad Front for successfully uniting diverse demands that have emerged as Chilean society has modernized.[131]
Boric has been critical of thesocial and economic model established in Chile during the dictatorship, arguing that it has continued even after thetransition to democracy. During the 2021 election, he pledged to dismantle the country'sneoliberal economic model, stating that, "if Chile was the cradle of neoliberalism, it will also be its grave."[132][133] Boric has said "there were successes and things that didn't go well."[134]
After the failure of the 2022 constitutional proposal, Boric adopted a more moderate position, which drew criticism from his initial supporters who felt he was trying to appease right-wing groups disconnected from the average Chilean.[135] Throughout his presidential campaign, Boric supported the recognition ofLGBT rights in Chile,[136] advocating for legal recognition ofnon-binary identities and the expansion ofgender identity laws.[137]
In 2016, Boric defended a program to put 400 convicts in Valparaíso onprobation due to overcrowding in Chilean prisons. He criticized what he saw aspenal populism and opposed other deputies who were against probation measures.[138] During a debate in the 2021Apruebo Dignidad primaries, Boric once again criticized the shortcomings of penal populism in providing effective solutions.[139]
Boric has been critical ofpine and eucalyptus plantations, which he believes have contributed todrought among indigenous Mapuche communities in "Wallmapu."[140] He pledged in 2021 to impose restrictions on large forestry companies during his presidency.[140] In a May 2022 interview onTelevisión Nacional de Chile, Boric reiterated his concerns about the forestry industry.[141]
In a 2023 interview, Boric argued that a part of him wants to overthrowcapitalism 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 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."[142]
Boric has criticized theCrédito con Aval del Estado (CAE), astudent loan program created duringRicardo Lagos's government.[143][144] 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.[145] Additionally, Boric has advocated for reducing private involvement in critical sectors.[citation needed]
Concerning the healthcare system, Boric has called for the establishment of auniversalpublicly funded healthcare system, citing the British National Health Service (NHS) as an example.[146] He has also advocated for the abolition of theAFP pension system, proposing a public autonomous entity to administer pension funds instead.[147] Boric has further supported a law to implement a40-hour working week and increase theminimum wage.[147] Additionally, he has proposed the inclusion of workers' representatives and gender equality in the composition of boards of large companies.[148]
Given thatmining is Chile's largest industry, Boric has put forth proposals such as creating a state-owned company forlithium extraction, increasing theroyalties paid by mining companies, and prioritizing environmental protection.[149] Addressing the impact ofclimate change and promoting agreen economy are key pillars of Boric's presidency.[150][149]
On March 8, 2023, Gabriel Boric suffered a setback: by just one vote, the Chamber of Deputies refused to open a debate on the major tax reform he had promised during his presidential campaign to finance his social reforms. Following this setback, he had to wait a year before being able to present a similar text again. Presented to deputies in July 2022, it included a tax on large estates, a tax on the mining sector, and the reinforcement of the fight against fraud. This setback jeopardizes the pension reform project, which was intended to introduce a pay-as-you-go pension system, whereas the current system is privately funded, and to raise the value of the basic solidarity pension for elderly people who are not entitled to any pension at all.[151]
Boric stated that the democratic left should not uphold a double standard when it comes to human rights or employ theprinciple of self-determination to justify violations of human rights. He believes that, "just as the left must condemn the violation ofhuman rights in Chile during the dictatorship and also today, thesoft coupsin Brazil,Hondurasand Paraguay, theIsraeli-occupied territories, or theinterventionism of the United States, we must from the left with the same force condemn the permanent restriction of freedoms in Cuba, the repressive government ofOrtega in Nicaragua, the dictatorship in China and the weakening of the basic conditions of democracy in Venezuela".[152]
After assuming the presidency, Boric asserted that Venezuela serves as a failed example, with the six million Venezuelans in diaspora being a significant demonstration of this failure.[153] During his presidential campaign in 2021, he labeled theNicaraguan general election as fraudulent and called upon the Communist Party of Chile, one of his allies, to retract its initial statement supportingDaniel Ortega's government.[154]
Boric criticized Brazilian PresidentJair Bolsonaro and Bolsonaro's stance regarding the crimes committed during Brazil'smilitary dictatorship from 1964 to 1985. He referred to Bolsonaro as "a danger to the environment and humanity."[155] In response, Bolsonaro showed a cold attitude towards Boric since his election in December 2021,[155] announcing in January 2022 that he would not attend Boric's inauguration as president.[156]
Boric stated that ifLula da Silva andGustavo Petro were to win the presidential elections in their respective countries, an "interesting axis" could be formed.[128] He strongly condemned the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine as an "unacceptable war of aggression."[159] During his presidency, Chile supportedUnited Nations resolutions demanding the immediate withdrawal ofRussian troops fromUkraine[160] and offered assistance to the Ukrainian government in clearinglandmines left by Russian forces.[161] Boric declined requests to supply Ukraine with weapons. TheUnited States offered to replace any equipment donated by theChilean Armed Forces to support the Ukrainian armed forces, an offer which Boric rejected.[161]
With regard to theIsraeli occupied territories, Boric has expressed support for theState of Palestine on multiple occasions. In 2019, after receiving a gift from the Jewish Community of Chile, he called for Israel to return the occupied Palestinian territories in a tweet.[162] He described Israel as a "genocidal and murderous state" that violates international treaties, stressing the importance of defending international principles and human rights regardless of a country's power.[163] Boric refuted accusations ofantisemitism, asserting his rejection of all forms of discrimination. He considers the Israeli occupation of territories beyond the1967 borders as a violation of international law.[164] In October 2021, Boric and other deputies introduced a bill to prohibit the import of products originating fromIsraeli settlements, which are considered illegal by the international community.[165] In October 2023, Boric stated that Israel's attacks in theIsrael–Hamas war "primarily" affected unarmed civilians, and were a potentialwar crime.[166][167]
Gabriel Boric has been vocal about mental health issues and his personal struggles withobsessive–compulsive disorder, a condition he was diagnosed with as a child. In 2018, he took a leave of absence from Congress after being hospitalized due to his condition.[168][169] The improvement of mental health services, particularly in theaftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, was one of the central themes of his presidential campaign.[170]
Raised in a devoutCatholic family, with his mother actively involved in theSchoenstatt Apostolic Movement,[17] Boric now identifies as agnostic.[171] Between 2019 and 2023, he was in a relationship with anthropologist and sociologistIrina Karamanos. During Boric's presidential campaign, Karamanos expressed her belief that the role of theFirst Lady should be reevaluated to better suit modern times.[172][173] Karamanos assumed the role of First Lady and worked to dissolve the institutional prerogatives of the role, which happened in December 2022. In November 2023, Boric and Karamanos announced the end of their relationship.[174]
Boric's appearance and style have faced scrutiny since his election as a deputy.[180] As one of the youngest members of the Chamber of Deputies, he often wore casual attire, including jeans and t-shirts, during sessions of Congress. At one point, he even sported amohawk hairstyle for several months.[180][176] In 2014, controversy arose when Boric entered the Chamber without wearing a tie or formal jacket, prompting a public complaint from a right-wing deputy.[181][182] During his presidential campaign, Boric adopted a more formal look, though he continued to abstain from wearing ties. Notably, he is also the first Latin American head of state to have visible tattoos. The designs on his arms and back represent his home region and include a map of the Magallanes Region, alenga tree, and a lighthouse.[183]
On December 2, 2024, Boric announced viaInstagram that he and his partner,Paula Carrasco, a member of the Chilean women's national basketball team, are expecting their first child together.[184] Carrasco has a child from a previous relationship.[184] In February 2025, Boric revealed that they are expecting a baby girl.[185]
^At the time of his inauguration, Boric was the second-youngest state leader, being surpassed only byGiacomo Simoncini (born 30 November 1994),Captain Regent ofSan Marino. Simoncini served for 21 days more, before his term expired on 1 April 2022, then Boric became the youngest leader in the world at the time until 30 September 2022, whenIbrahim Traoré seized power inBurkina Faso. On 20 May 2023,Jakov Milatović was sworn in aspresident ofMontenegro, and he became the third youngest state leader.
^His great-grandfather Ive Borić, his great-grandmother Božica Crnošija, and his great-granduncle Šimo Borić.
^In Canada, thecabinet of Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau has been described as "gender-balanced", where half of the positions are taken up by women.[70] Excluding Trudeau, the current cabinet consists of 17 women and 17 men.[71]
^abFarfán, Claudia; Pozo, Andrés (12 June 2009)."Los verdugos de Nahum".La Tercera (in Spanish). Grupo Copesa. Archived fromthe original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved4 August 2015.
^"Gabriel Boric: From student protest leader to Chile's president".BBC. 20 December 2021.Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved21 December 2021.When Mr Boric won the candidacy of his leftist bloc to run for president, he made a bold pledge. "If Chile was the cradle of neoliberalism, it will also be its grave," he said. "Do not be afraid of the youth changing this country."
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