a historic turning point after the left’s victory in the presidential election

In the streets of Santiago, the capital of Chile, it was impossible to distinguish a face among the human tide that surged to celebrate the victory of Gabriel Boric, candidate supported by the union of the left against the far right. His supporters hope for change in a country long ruled by a liberal president. “I am very happy, I think the way of governing will be very different“Says a Chilean woman.

At nightfall, in front of an audience of Chilean citizens, the young head of state appears, carried on stage like a rockstar. He wants to tax the richest to improve the health care system, education and pensions: “We will expand social rights. Our tax reform will be responsible, as will our economic program. This will allow us to improve pensions and health“, he thus promised.