Gabriel Boric#Cabinet

Gabriel Boric was born in Punta Arenas in 1986. He has two brothers, Simón and Tomás.{{cite news |last=Middleton |first=Javier |date=23 December 2021 |title=Simón y Tomás Boric: ésta es la historia de los hermanos del presidente electo |newspaper=The Clinic |url=https://www.theclinic.cl/2021/12/23/quienes-son-simon-y-tomas-boric/ |url-status=live |access-date=25 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225043053/https://www.theclinic.cl/2021/12/23/quienes-son-simon-y-tomas-boric/ |archive-date=25 December 2021}}

On his father's side, Boric hails from a Croatian-Chilean family with roots in Ugljan, an island off the Adriatic coast of Croatia.{{Cite web |date=5 November 2021 |title=Chilean Politician of Croatian Origin Runs for Presidency |url=https://balkaninsight.com/2021/11/05/chilean-politician-of-croatian-origin-runs-for-presidency/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531060823/https://balkaninsight.com/2021/11/05/chilean-politician-of-croatian-origin-runs-for-presidency/ |archive-date=31 May 2022 |access-date=19 December 2021 |website=Balkan Insight}} Despite his ancestors'{{efn|His great-grandfather Ive Borić, his great-grandmother Božica Crnošija, and his great-granduncle Šimo Borić.}} migration from the Austro-Hungarian Empire to Chile in 1897, Boric maintains connections with his relatives residing in Ugljan.{{cite web |date=20 December 2021 |title=Zadarski.hr je u rujnu pronašao rodbinu novog predsjednika Čilea na Ugljanu. Odatle su Borićevi predci prije 124 godine otišli u Južnu Ameriku... |url=https://zadarski.slobodnadalmacija.hr/zadar/4-kantuna/cile-bi-u-studenome-mogao-dobiti-predsjednika-hrvata-gabriela-borica-35-ciji-su-predci-prije-124-godine-dosli-iz-ugljana-pronasli-smo-mu-rodake-1128488 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223195509/https://zadarski.slobodnadalmacija.hr/zadar/4-kantuna/cile-bi-u-studenome-mogao-dobiti-predsjednika-hrvata-gabriela-borica-35-ciji-su-predci-prije-124-godine-dosli-iz-ugljana-pronasli-smo-mu-rodake-1128488 |archive-date=23 December 2021 |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=Zadarski.hr |language=Croatian}}{{Cite web |date=20 January 2022 |title=Kako je novi predsednik Čilea doneo slavu jednom hrvatskom ostrvu |url=https://www.bbc.com/serbian/lat/balkan-60060094 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123125423/https://www.bbc.com/serbian/lat/balkan-60060094 |archive-date=23 January 2022 |access-date=23 January 2022 |website=BBC News na srpskom |language=sr}} His great-grandfather, Juan Boric (Ive Borić Barešić), along with his brother Simón (Šime), arrived in Punta Arenas around 1885, being among the initial ten Croats to settle in Magallanes.{{Cite news |last1=González |first1=C. |last2=Riquelme |first2=C. |date=21 December 2021 |title=Su bisabuelo llegó a Magallanes desde Dalmacia hace más de 150 años: El origen croata del Presidente electo, Gabriel Boric |language=Spanish |work=Emol |url=https://www.emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2021/12/21/1041693/origen-croata-de-boric.html |url-status=live |access-date=28 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222235334/https://www.emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2021/12/21/1041693/origen-croata-de-boric.html |archive-date=22 December 2021}} They ventured into the Tierra del Fuego gold rush in the Magallanes region, spending time on the islands south of the Beagle Channel. 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. Boric's grandfather, Luis Boric Crnosija, born in 1908, was one of them.

Gabriel Boric's father, Luis Boric Scarpa, is a chemical engineer who served as a government employee at {{lang|es|italic=no|Empresa Nacional del Petróleo}} for over 40 years.{{cite web |date=13 October 2013 |title=Familia Boric Font |url=http://www.laprensaaustral.cl/files/suplementos/sofa_80.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202235102/http://www.laprensaaustral.cl/files/suplementos/sofa_80.pdf |archive-date=2 December 2013 |access-date=24 July 2015 |website=laprensaaustral.cl |language=es-CL}} His mother, María Soledad Font Aguilera, is of Catalan descent.{{cite web |date=6 May 2012 |title=Mi manifiesto: Gabriel Boric, presidente de la Fech |url=http://diario.latercera.com/2012/05/06/01/contenido/la-tercera-el-semanal/34-107767-9-mi-manifiesto-gabriel-boric-presidente-de-la-fech.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120509065010/http://diario.latercera.com/2012/05/06/01/contenido/la-tercera-el-semanal/34-107767-9-mi-manifiesto-gabriel-boric-presidente-de-la-fech.shtml |archive-date=9 May 2012 |access-date=4 August 2015 |website=La Tercera |publisher=Grupo Copesa |language=es-CL}}{{cite web |last=Andrés |first=Marcela |date=12 December 2011 |title=El magallánico que llega a tomar el control de la Fech |url=http://diario.latercera.com/2011/12/12/01/contenido/pais/31-93644-9-el-magallanico-que-llega-a-tomar-el-control-de-la-fech.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213093331/http://diario.latercera.com/2011/12/12/01/contenido/pais/31-93644-9-el-magallanico-que-llega-a-tomar-el-control-de-la-fech.shtml |archive-date=13 February 2012 |access-date=4 August 2015 |website=La Tercera |publisher=Grupo Copesa |language=es-CL}} In the Patagonian region of Magallanes, Boric's granduncle, Vladimiro Boric, became the first bishop of Punta Arenas.{{Cite web |title=Bishop Vladimiro Boric Crnosija |url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bboric.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226161857/https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bboric.html |archive-date=26 December 2021 |access-date=26 December 2021 |website=www.catholic-hierarchy.org}} Another granduncle, Roque Scarpa Martinich, assumed the role of the first intendant of the Magallanes Region following the military dictatorship. Both Roque Scarpa and Gabriel Boric's father were members of the Christian Democratic Party. Yet another granduncle, Roque Esteban Scarpa, won the 1980 Chilean National Prize for Literature, and his granduncle {{ill|Vicente Boric|es}} was also a writer.{{Cite web |date=31 October 2021 |title=Boric antes de Boric: los años de vida acomodada, poesía e influencia anarco-sindicalista que marcaron su juventud |url=https://interferencia.cl/articulos/boric-antes-de-boric-los-anos-de-vida-acomodada-poesia-e-influencia-anarco-sindicalista |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211212212331/https://interferencia.cl/articulos/boric-antes-de-boric-los-anos-de-vida-acomodada-poesia-e-influencia-anarco-sindicalista |archive-date=12 December 2021 |access-date=27 December 2021 |website=Interferencia |language=es}}

Boric studied at The British School in his hometown{{cite web |title=The British School : List of alumni |url=http://www.britishschool.cl/images/exalumnos.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403124556/http://www.britishschool.cl/images/exalumnos.pdf |archive-date=3 April 2018 |access-date=10 August 2015 |website=Britishschool.cl}}{{cite web |last=Concha |first=Luis |date=7 December 2011 |title=Gabriel Boric, el "magallánico fundamentalista" de la FECh |url=http://noticias.terra.cl/nacional/gabriel-boric-el-magallanico-fundamentalista-de-la-fech,3db059e28c814310VgnVCM3000009af154d0RCRD.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111181913/http://noticias.terra.cl/nacional/gabriel-boric-el-magallanico-fundamentalista-de-la-fech,3db059e28c814310VgnVCM3000009af154d0RCRD.html |archive-date=11 January 2012 |access-date=4 August 2015 |website=Terra |language=es-CL}} before moving to Santiago in 2004 to attend law school at the University of Chile.{{cite web |title=La historia del rival de Camila Vallejo |url=http://diario.latercera.com/2011/11/26/01/contenido/reportajes/25-91814-9-la-historia-del-rival-de-camila-vallejo.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121213062235/http://diario.latercera.com/2011/11/26/01/contenido/reportajes/25-91814-9-la-historia-del-rival-de-camila-vallejo.shtml |archive-date=13 December 2012 |access-date=4 August 2015 |website=La Tercera |publisher=Grupo Copesa |language=es-CL}} 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 his final exam and fulfilling his mandatory internship. However, he did not pass the test in 2011 and chose not to retake it.{{Cite web |date=24 October 2021 |title=El matrimonio, la materia donde tropezó Boric en su examen de grado |url=https://www.litoralpress.cl/sitio/Prensa_Texto?LPKey=WL3TD4AC6VADOALUKS4TLJCAC2O4HWYRKADNPWQ7UIBIMHLJKJYQ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222194334/https://www.litoralpress.cl/sitio/Prensa_Texto?LPKey=WL3TD4AC6VADOALUKS4TLJCAC2O4HWYRKADNPWQ7UIBIMHLJKJYQ |archive-date=22 December 2021 |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=El Mercurio}} Boric did not obtain a law degree and has expressed in interviews that he never intended to pursue a career as a lawyer, instead aspiring to become a writer.

During his university years, Boric had the opportunity to work as an assistant to Professor José Zalaquett in his human rights course.{{Cite news |last=Bazán |first=Ignacio |date=14 January 2017 |title=El retiro de José Zalaquett |language=Spanish |work=La Tercera |url=https://www.latercera.com/noticia/retiro-jose-zalaquett/ |url-status=live |access-date=12 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102123205/https://www.latercera.com/noticia/retiro-jose-zalaquett/ |archive-date=2 January 2022}}{{Cite news |last=von Baer |first=Alex |date=19 December 2021 |title=Lo que tienes que saber del nuevo Presidente de Chile, Gabriel Boric |language=Spanish |work=Ex-Ante |url=https://www.ex-ante.cl/primarias-20-cosas-que-hay-que-saber-de-boric/ |url-status=live |access-date=27 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718153155/https://www.ex-ante.cl/primarias-20-cosas-que-hay-que-saber-de-boric/ |archive-date=18 July 2021}} Zalaquett commended Boric for his inclination to question and doubt, as revealed in an interview.

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In 1999 and 2000, Boric played an active role in re-establishing the Federation of Secondary School Students of Punta Arenas.{{cite web |title=Gabriel Boric Font – Reseñas Biográficas Parlamentarias |url=http://historiapolitica.bcn.cl/resenas_parlamentarias/wiki/Gabriel_Boric_Font |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160714181730/http://historiapolitica.bcn.cl/resenas_parlamentarias/wiki/Gabriel_Boric_Font |archive-date=14 July 2016 |access-date=4 August 2015 |website=Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile |language=es-CL}} While attending university, he became a member of the political collective Autonomous Left ({{lang|es|Izquierda Autónoma}}), originally known as Autonomous Students ({{lang|es|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.{{cite web |last1=Farfán |first1=Claudia |last2=Pozo |first2=Andrés |date=12 June 2009 |title=Los verdugos de Nahum |url=http://www.latercera.com/contenido/680_140759_9.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304211103/http://www.latercera.com/contenido/680_140759_9.shtml |archive-date=4 March 2016 |access-date=4 August 2015 |website=La Tercera |publisher=Grupo Copesa |language=es-CL}} From 2010 to 2012, Boric represented students as a university senator.

Boric ran for the presidency of the University of Chile Student Federation (FECh) in the 5–6 December 2011 elections, as part of the Creando Izquierda list. He won the election with 30.52% of the votes, defeating Camila Vallejo, who was the incumbent president of the federation and sought re-election as part of the Communist Youth of Chile list.{{cite web |title=Elecciones Fech 2012 |url=http://elecciones.fech.cl/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622182124/http://elecciones.fech.cl/ |archive-date=22 June 2013 |access-date=24 July 2015 |website=FECH – Federación de Estudiantes de la Universidad de Chile |language=es-CL}} 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.{{cite web |date=28 June 2012 |title=5 exigencias fundamentales para un nuevo sistema educacional |url=http://fech.cl/5-exigencias-fundamentales-para-un-nuevo-sistema-educacional/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029050613/http://fech.cl/5-exigencias-fundamentales-para-un-nuevo-sistema-educacional/ |archive-date=29 October 2012 |access-date=24 July 2015 |website=FECH – Federación de Estudiantes de la Universidad de Chile |language=es-CL}} In 2012, he was featured on the list of 100 young leaders of Chile, published by {{lang|es|El Sábado}} magazine of the newspaper {{lang|es|El Mercurio}} in collaboration with Adolfo Ibáñez University.{{cite web |date=2012 |title=Red de Líderes. - Gabriel Boric Font (26) |url=http://www.redlideres.cl/1813/article-74520.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924085458/http://www.redlideres.cl/1813/article-74520.html |archive-date=24 September 2015 |access-date=4 August 2015}}

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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.{{cite web |title=Elección de Diputados 2013 – Votación Candidatos por Distrito 60 |url=https://historico.servel.cl/servel/app/index.php?r=EleccionesGenerico&id=4&n=4&v2=57&v3=0&v4=321&v5=0&v6=0&v7=0&v8=0&v9=0&v10=0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722094802/https://historico.servel.cl/servel/app/index.php?r=EleccionesGenerico&id=4&n=4&v2=57&v3=0&v4=321&v5=0&v6=0&v7=0&v8=0&v9=0&v10=0 |archive-date=22 July 2021 |access-date=22 July 2021 |website=Servicio Electoral de Chile |language=es-CL}}{{cite web |author=F.M |date=17 November 2013 |title=Vallejo, Jackson, Boric, Cariola y Fuentes: Las caras del movimiento social y estudiantil que llegan al Congreso |url=http://www.latercera.com/noticia/educacion/2013/11/657-552208-9-vallejo-jackson-boric-cariola-y-fuentes-las-caras-del-movimiento-social-y.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131118024002/http://www.latercera.com/noticia/educacion/2013/11/657-552208-9-vallejo-jackson-boric-cariola-y-fuentes-las-caras-del-movimiento-social-y.shtml |archive-date=18 November 2013 |access-date=4 August 2015 |website=La Tercera |publisher=Grupo Copesa |language=es-CL}} Notably, Boric's successful election outside of an electoral coalition was widely acknowledged by the media,{{cite web |date=18 November 2013 |title=Cuatro emblemáticos ex dirigentes estudiantiles son electos diputados |url=http://www.emol.com/noticias/nacional/2013/11/17/630258/ex-dirigentes-estudiantiles-que-llegan-al-parlamento.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211209013634/https://www.emol.com/noticias/nacional/2013/11/17/630258/ex-dirigentes-estudiantiles-que-llegan-al-parlamento.html |archive-date=9 December 2021 |access-date=4 August 2015 |website=Emol |language=es-CL}} as it broke through the Chilean binomial election system.{{cite web |date=18 November 2013 |title=Edición del 18/11/2013 Página 01- Diario El Pingüino |url=http://elpinguino.com/digital/edicion/18-11-2013-01.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211125225137/https://elpinguino.com/digital/edicion/18-11-2013-01.html |archive-date=25 November 2021 |access-date=4 August 2015 |work=El Pingüino |language=es-CL}}{{cite web |date=21 November 2013 |title=Gabriel Boric, el diputado que derrotó al binominal: "Nuestro voto no está en venta al mejor postor" |url=http://radio.uchile.cl/2013/11/21/gabriel-boric-el-diputado-que-derroto-al-binominal-nuestro-voto-no-esta-en-venta-al-mejor-postor |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211209005329/http://radio.uchile.cl/2013/11/21/gabriel-boric-el-diputado-que-derroto-al-binominal-nuestro-voto-no-esta-en-venta-al-mejor-postor/ |archive-date=9 December 2021 |access-date=4 August 2015 |website=Diario y Radio U Chile |language=es-CL}}{{cite web |last=Ojeda González |first=Patricio |date=18 November 2013 |title=El nuevo mapa electoral y las claves que dejó la elección parlamentaria – Diario Financiero |url=http://m.df.cl/el-nuevo-mapa-electoral-y-las-claves-que-dejo-la-eleccion-parlamentaria/prontus_df/2013-11-18/023801.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202232555/http://m.df.cl/el-nuevo-mapa-electoral-y-las-claves-que-dejo-la-eleccion-parlamentaria/prontus_df/2013-11-18/023801.html |archive-date=2 December 2013 |access-date=10 August 2015 |website=Diario Financiero |language=es-CL}}{{cite web |date=18 November 2013 |title=Diputados: Nueva Mayoría logra una decena de doblajes contra uno de la Alianza |url=http://m.cooperativa.cl/noticias/pais/politica/presidenciales/diputados-nueva-mayoria-logra-una-decena-de-doblajes-contra-uno-de-la-alianza/2013-11-18/013533.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305004745/http://m.cooperativa.cl/noticias/pais/politica/presidenciales/diputados-nueva-mayoria-logra-una-decena-de-doblajes-contra-uno-de-la-alianza/2013-11-18/013533.html |archive-date=5 March 2016 |access-date=4 August 2015 |website=Cooperativa.cl |language=es-CL}} On 11 March 2014, Boric was sworn in as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.

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. He was part of the "student bench" (bancada estudiantil), which consisted of other young elected deputies, such as Camila Vallejo, Giorgio Jackson, and Karol Cariola. Together, they played a prominent role in debates concerning the educational reforms proposed by Michelle Bachelet's second government.{{Cite web |title=El primer año de "la bancada estudiantil" |url=https://www.cnnchile.com/pais/el-primer-ano-de-la-bancada-estudiantil_20150311/access-date=2021-12-22 |website=CNN Chile |language=es}} Boric's popularity in Chile was reflected in various opinion polls.{{Cite web |title=Cadem: Guillier acorta distancia con Piñera y Boric es el político mejor evaluado |url=https://www.eldesconcierto.cl/nacional/2016/11/28/cadem-guillier-acorta-distancia-con-pinera-y-boric-es-el-politico-mejor-evaluado.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202230916/https://www.eldesconcierto.cl/nacional/2016/11/28/cadem-guillier-acorta-distancia-con-pinera-y-boric-es-el-politico-mejor-evaluado.html |archive-date=2 February 2022 |access-date=27 December 2021 |website=El Desconcierto |language=es}}{{Cite news |date=18 July 2016 |title=Cadem: Boric se convierte en el político mejor evaluado de Chile y Lagos sale del top ten |language=es-CL |website=The Clinic |url=https://www.theclinic.cl/2016/07/18/cadem-boric-se-convierte-en-el-politico-mejor-evaluado-de-chile-y-lagos-sale-del-top-ten/ |url-status=live |access-date=27 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203031949/https://www.theclinic.cl/2016/07/18/cadem-boric-se-convierte-en-el-politico-mejor-evaluado-de-chile-y-lagos-sale-del-top-ten/ |archive-date=3 February 2022}}

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.{{Cite web |date=29 May 2016 |title=Andrés Fielbaum explica quiebre entre IA y Boric: Había riesgo de que se terminara construyendo "un proyecto sin sustancia" |url=https://www.emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2016/05/29/805087/Andres-Fielbaum-explica-quiebre-entre-IA-y-Boric-Habia-riesgo-de-que-se-terminara-construyendo-un-proyecto-sin-sustancia.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222140237/https://www.emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2016/05/29/805087/Andres-Fielbaum-explica-quiebre-entre-IA-y-Boric-Habia-riesgo-de-que-se-terminara-construyendo-un-proyecto-sin-sustancia.html |archive-date=22 December 2021 |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=Emol |language=Spanish}} However, the leadership of the Autonomous Left preferred to focus on student politics. Boric and his allies, driven by a "compulsion for rapid rise," 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 Uruguayan Broad Front.{{Cite web |date=20 January 2016 |title=Jackson y Boric dan los primeros pasos para formar un frente amplio de izquierda |url=http://www.quepasa.cl/articulo/politica/2016/01/jackson-y-boric-dan-los-primeros-pasos-para-formar-un-frente-amplio-de-izquierda.shtml/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222140239/http://www.quepasa.cl/articulo/politica/2016/01/jackson-y-boric-dan-los-primeros-pasos-para-formar-un-frente-amplio-de-izquierda.shtml/ |archive-date=22 December 2021 |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=Revista Qué Pasa}}{{Cite web |date=30 May 2016 |title=Frente Amplio de Uruguay: El bloque multipartidista que Revolución Democrática busca replicar en Chile |url=https://www.emol.com/noticias/Internacional/2016/05/30/805235/El-Frente-Amplio-de-Uruguay-El-bloque-que-busca-replicar-Revolucion-Democratica-en-Chile.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222140239/https://www.emol.com/noticias/Internacional/2016/05/30/805235/El-Frente-Amplio-de-Uruguay-El-bloque-que-busca-replicar-Revolucion-Democratica-en-Chile.html |archive-date=22 December 2021 |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=Emol |language=Spanish}} The Autonomist Movement achieved favorable electoral results, as exemplified by Jorge Sharp, one of Boric's close friends, who was elected mayor of Valparaíso in the 2016 municipal elections.{{Cite web |date=21 July 2021 |title=Jorge Sharp: La historia de cómo pasó de estrecho aliado a detractor de Boric |url=https://www.ex-ante.cl/jorge-sharp-la-historia-de-como-paso-de-estrecho-aliado-a-detractor-de-boric/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222140239/https://www.ex-ante.cl/jorge-sharp-la-historia-de-como-paso-de-estrecho-aliado-a-detractor-de-boric/ |archive-date=22 December 2021 |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=Ex-Ante |language=es-CL}}

In January 2017, Boric's movement, together with other new parties and collectives including Jackson's Democratic Revolution, launched the Chilean Broad Front (Frente Amplio).{{Cite web |title=El Frente Amplio lanzó plataforma con once agrupaciones |url=https://www.adnradio.cl/politica/2017/01/21/el-frente-amplio-lanzo-plataforma-con-once-agrupaciones-3362813.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204044255/https://www.adnradio.cl/politica/2017/01/21/el-frente-amplio-lanzo-plataforma-con-once-agrupaciones-3362813.html |archive-date=4 December 2021 |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=ADN |language=es}} Boric played a leadership role in Beatriz Sánchez's campaign during the 2017 presidential election. After Sánchez placed third and failed to qualify for the second round, Boric reluctantly supported Alejandro Guillier as a means to defeat Sebastián Piñera, although Piñera ultimately emerged victorious.{{Cite web |last=Dodds |first=Tomás |date=13 December 2017 |title=Gabriel Boric y Giorgio Jackson anuncian que votarán por Guillier |url=https://www.latercera.com/noticia/gabriel-boric-giorgio-jackson-anuncian-votaran-guiller/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222140237/https://www.latercera.com/noticia/gabriel-boric-giorgio-jackson-anuncian-votaran-guiller/ |archive-date=22 December 2021 |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=La Tercera}}

In the 2017 general election, Boric sought re-election as an independent candidate supported by the Humanist Party, one of the founding members of the Broad Front. He received 18,626 votes (32.8%), an increase compared to 2013, making him the second most voted deputy in the country at that time. Boric served on the Commissions for Extreme Zones and the Chilean Antarctic, as well as Constitution, Legislation, Justice, and Regulation.

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.{{Cite web |last1=Figueroa |first1=Juan Pablo |last2=Aninat |first2=Catalina |date=11 November 2018 |title=El Frente Amplio que surge tras las fusiones |url=https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/frente-amplio-surge-tras-las-fusiones/396585/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128180632/https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/frente-amplio-surge-tras-las-fusiones/396585/ |archive-date=28 November 2021 |access-date=24 December 2021 |website=La Tercera}} In 2018, the Autonomist Movement, along with the Libertarian Left and other smaller movements, decided to merge and establish a political party called Social Convergence.

{{Main|2019–2021 Chilean protests}}

On 18 October 2019, protests against the increased tariffs in the Santiago transport system sparked the {{lang|es|Estallido 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 a state of emergency in Santiago, which was later extended to all major cities as the protests escalated. The protesters incorporated demands concerning the high cost of living, corruption, and inequality, among other issues.{{cite web |author=McGowan |first=Charis |date=22 October 2019 |title=Chile protests: What prompted the unrest? |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/10/chile-protests-prompted-unrest-191022160029869.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191026072339/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/10/chile-protests-prompted-unrest-191022160029869.html |archive-date=26 October 2019 |access-date=22 October 2019 |website=Al Jazeera}}{{cite web |author=Aislinn Laing |author2=Dave Sherwood |author3=Fabian Cambero |date=23 October 2019 |title=Explainer: Chile's inequality challenge: What went wrong and can it be fixed? |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-chile-protests-explainer/explainer-chiles-inequality-challenge-what-went-wrong-and-can-it-be-fixed-idUSKBN1X22RK |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191024201143/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-chile-protests-explainer/explainer-chiles-inequality-challenge-what-went-wrong-and-can-it-be-fixed-idUSKBN1X22RK |archive-date=24 October 2019 |access-date=24 October 2019 |website=Reuters}}

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 in Plaza Italia.{{Cite web |date=19 October 2019 |title=Gabriel Boric llegó a manifestarse en Plaza Italia: "Debemos oponernos a la militarización de la ciudad" |url=https://sonarfm.cl/actualidad/gabriel-boric-llego-a-manifestarse-en-plaza-italia-debemos-oponernos-a |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203213413/https://sonarfm.cl/actualidad/gabriel-boric-llego-a-manifestarse-en-plaza-italia-debemos-oponernos-a |archive-date=3 December 2021 |access-date=24 December 2021 |website=Sonar FM |language=es-CL}} Additionally, he played a significant role as one of the accusers in the impeachment trial against Interior Minister Andrés 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.{{Cite web |title=Boric anunció acusación constitucional contra Chadwick pese a posible cambio de gabinete |url=https://www.cooperativa.cl/noticias/pais/manifestaciones/boric-anuncio-acusacion-constitucional-contra-chadwick-pese-a-posible/2019-10-26/125740.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224062510/https://www.cooperativa.cl/noticias/pais/manifestaciones/boric-anuncio-acusacion-constitucional-contra-chadwick-pese-a-posible/2019-10-26/125740.html |archive-date=24 December 2021 |access-date=24 December 2021 |website=Cooperativa.cl |language=Spanish}}{{Cite web |date=10 December 2019 |title=Gabriel Boric en acusación contra Chadwick: "No se trata de un ensañamiento" |url=https://www.elmostrador.cl/dia/2019/12/10/boric-en-acusacion-contra-chadwick-el-pueblo-de-chile-no-aceptara-una-respuesta-que-equivalga-en-la-practica-a-impunidad/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224072530/https://www.elmostrador.cl/dia/2019/12/10/boric-en-acusacion-contra-chadwick-el-pueblo-de-chile-no-aceptara-una-respuesta-que-equivalga-en-la-practica-a-impunidad/ |archive-date=24 December 2021 |access-date=24 December 2021 |website=El Mostrador |language=es}}{{Cite web |last=Soto |first=Ximena |date=20 December 2021 |title=Piñera versus Boric: Una historia marcada por desencuentros y tensiones |url=https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/pinera-versus-boric-una-historia-marcada-por-desencuentros-y-tensiones/ODABTVENH5BDJMUWWL633OGRF4/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224062509/https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/pinera-versus-boric-una-historia-marcada-por-desencuentros-y-tensiones/ODABTVENH5BDJMUWWL633OGRF4/ |archive-date=24 December 2021 |access-date=24 December 2021 |website=La Tercera}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.senado.cl/appsenado/index.php?mo=sesionessala&ac=votacionSala&legiini=361&legiid=490&sesiid=8432|title=Acusación constitucional deducida en contra del ex Ministro del Interior y Seguridad Pública, señor Andrés Chadwick Piñera. (Boletín Nº S 2.094-01)|language=es|access-date=30 May 2023|website=www.senado.cl|archive-date=11 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220811150809/https://www.senado.cl/appsenado/index.php?mo=sesionessala&ac=votacionSala&legiini=361&legiid=490&sesiid=8432|url-status=live}} Boric also supported the impeachment of President Piñera, although the attempt was ultimately rejected.

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 the Constitutional Convention, tasked with writing a new Constitution.{{Cite web |date=15 November 2019 |title=Cómo se negoció uno de los mayores acuerdos políticos suscritos en democracia |url=https://www.pauta.cl/politica/papel-bellolio-boric-harboe-desbordes-negociacion-acuerdo-paz-constitucion |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208074511/https://www.pauta.cl/politica/papel-bellolio-boric-harboe-desbordes-negociacion-acuerdo-paz-constitucion |archive-date=8 December 2021 |access-date=24 December 2021 |website=pauta |language=es-CL}}{{Cite web |date=19 October 2021 |title="Se encontraron Boric y Coloma en el baño y empezaron a conversar": El diálogo previo al acuerdo, según Van Rysselberghe |url=https://www.cnnchile.com/lodijeronencnn/boric-coloma-dialogo-previo-acuerdo-15-noviembre-van-rysselberghe_20211019/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224062509/https://www.cnnchile.com/lodijeronencnn/boric-coloma-dialogo-previo-acuerdo-15-noviembre-van-rysselberghe_20211019/ |archive-date=24 December 2021 |access-date=24 December 2021 |website=CNN Chile |language=es}} 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.{{Cite news |last=Marín |first=Verónica |date=15 November 2019 |title=Solo representa a Boric: Convergencia Social se divide por firma del diputado en acuerdo por nueva Constitución |work=El Mercurio |url=https://www.emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2019/11/15/967386/Boric-plebiscito-constitucion-crisis-social.html |url-status=live |access-date=24 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224062512/https://www.emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2019/11/15/967386/Boric-plebiscito-constitucion-crisis-social.html |archive-date=24 December 2021}} As a result, several individuals, including his personal friend Jorge Sharp, resigned from the party. Other parties such as the Green Ecologist Party, the Humanist Party, the Equality Party, the Pirate Party, and the Libertarian Left also opposed the agreement and left the Broad Front.{{Cite web |last=Durán Migliardi |first=Carlos |date=29 May 2021 |title=Tres razones para el "segundo aire" del Frente Amplio |url=https://www.ciperchile.cl/2021/05/29/tres-razones-para-el-segundo-aire-del-frente-amplio/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224071021/https://www.ciperchile.cl/2021/05/29/tres-razones-para-el-segundo-aire-del-frente-amplio/ |archive-date=24 December 2021 |access-date=24 December 2021 |website=Ciper Chile |language=es}}

On 20 December, Boric faced an attack at Parque 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.{{Cite web |date=20 December 2019 |title="Vendiste al pueblo, traicionero": increpan y agreden a diputado Boric en Parque Forestal |url=https://www.latercera.com/nacional/noticia/vendiste-al-pueblo-traicionero-increpan-agreden-diputado-boric-parque-forestal/947839/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231195809/https://www.latercera.com/nacional/noticia/vendiste-al-pueblo-traicionero-increpan-agreden-diputado-boric-parque-forestal/947839/ |archive-date=31 December 2021 |access-date=31 December 2021 |website=La Tercera}}

{{Main|2021 Chilean general election}}

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During 2020, the conflict between the Chilean government and its citizens escalated due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the country was under lockdown, civil unrest was temporarily suspended. This situation, coupled with the shared campaign for the constitutional referendum, helped to unite the left and center-left opposition, particularly the Broad Front and {{lang|es|italic=no|Chile 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 included mayors, regional governors, and members of the Constitutional Convention.{{cn|date=October 2023}}

Gabriel Boric, a key figure, advocated for coordination among all parties and the formation of fewer electoral lists to prevent voter dispersion.{{Cite web |date=10 September 2020 |title=Gabriel Boric dice que aspira a llegar a posible elección de constituyentes con no más de dos listas |url=https://www.elmostrador.cl/dia/2020/09/10/gabriel-boric-dice-que-aspira-a-llegar-a-posible-eleccion-de-constituyentes-con-no-mas-de-dos-listas/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224071018/https://www.elmostrador.cl/dia/2020/09/10/gabriel-boric-dice-que-aspira-a-llegar-a-posible-eleccion-de-constituyentes-con-no-mas-de-dos-listas/ |archive-date=24 December 2021 |access-date=24 December 2021 |website=El Mostrador |language=es}} Eventually, the Broad Front and Chile Digno reached an agreement and presented a joint list called {{Lang|es|Apruebo Dignidad|italic=no}} ("I Approve of Dignity"), which became the second largest bloc in the Constitutional Convention, behind the united pact of the right called {{lang|es|italic=no|Vamos por Chile}} ("Let's Go for Chile"). {{Lang|es|Apruebo Dignidad|italic=no}} also saw increased support in local and regional elections, positioning itself as a competitive option for the general election in November 2021.{{cn|date=October 2023}}

Daniel Jadue, the Communist mayor of Recoleta, was initially the favored candidate to represent the left in the presidential election, according to preliminary opinion polls.{{Cite web |date=3 September 2020 |title=Jadue lidera las preferencias para ser Presidente de Chile |url=https://chile.as.com/chile/2020/09/03/actualidad/1599143596_194586.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224062511/https://chile.as.com/chile/2020/09/03/actualidad/1599143596_194586.html |archive-date=24 December 2021 |access-date=24 December 2021 |website=AS Chile |language=es-cl}}{{Cite web |date=19 May 2021 |title=Pulso Ciudadano: Jadue lidera preferencia presidencial con un 19,2% tras elecciones |url=https://www.t13.cl/noticia/elecciones-2021/politica/pulso-ciudadano-daniel-jadue-joaquin-lavin-encuesta-jiles-elecciones-presidente-19-05-2021 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024035735/https://www.t13.cl/noticia/elecciones-2021/politica/pulso-ciudadano-daniel-jadue-joaquin-lavin-encuesta-jiles-elecciones-presidente-19-05-2021 |archive-date=24 October 2021 |access-date=20 May 2021 |website=T13 |language=es-CL}} 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.{{Cite web |date=11 January 2021 |title=Confirmado: Beatriz Sánchez opta por la Convención Constitucional y deja de lado la carrera presidencial |url=https://www.elmostrador.cl/dia/2021/01/11/confirmado-beatriz-sanchez-opta-por-la-convencion-constitucional-y-deja-de-lado-la-carrera-presidencial/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225094341/https://www.elmostrador.cl/dia/2021/01/11/confirmado-beatriz-sanchez-opta-por-la-convencion-constitucional-y-deja-de-lado-la-carrera-presidencial/ |archive-date=25 December 2021 |access-date=24 December 2021 |website=El Mostrador |language=es}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Diputado Vidal (RD) afirma que "Gabriel Boric entró en la lista de presidenciables del Frente Amplio" |url=https://eldesconcierto.cl/2020/01/06/diputado-vidal-rd-afirma-que-gabriel-boric-entro-en-la-lista-de-presidenciables-del-frente-amplio |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222104822/https://www.eldesconcierto.cl/nacional/2020/01/06/diputado-vidal-rd-afirma-que-gabriel-boric-entro-en-la-lista-de-presidenciables-del-frente-amplio.html |archive-date=22 December 2021 |access-date=24 December 2021 |website=El Desconcierto |language=es}} File:Gabriel Boric Front portrait.jpg]]

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.{{Cite web |date=17 May 2021 |title=Gabriel Boric consigue firmas para candidatura presidencial a un día del plazo límite |url=https://www.t13.cl/noticia/politica/gabriel-boric-consigue-firmas-candidatura-presidencial-17-05-2021 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222104821/https://www.t13.cl/noticia/politica/gabriel-boric-consigue-firmas-candidatura-presidencial-17-05-2021 |archive-date=22 December 2021 |access-date=24 December 2021 |website=Teletrece}}

Contrary to expectations, Boric won the {{Lang|es|Apruebo Dignidad|italic=no}} primary 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 the {{lang|es|italic=no|Chile Vamos}} coalition, whose primary was held simultaneously.{{Cite web |title=Resultados oficiales por región de Primarias de candidatos a Presidente de la República |url=https://tribunalcalificador.cl/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/RESULTADOS-OFICIALES-POR-REGION-ELECCION-PRIMARIA-DE-CANDIDATOS-A-ELECCION-DE-PRESIDENTE-ANO-2021.xlsx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716032813/https://tribunalcalificador.cl/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/RESULTADOS-OFICIALES-POR-REGION-ELECCION-PRIMARIA-DE-CANDIDATOS-A-ELECCION-DE-PRESIDENTE-ANO-2021.xlsx |archive-date=16 July 2022 |access-date=24 December 2021 |website=Tribunal Calificador de Elecciones de Chile |language=es |format=XLSX}} Following his primary victory, Boric announced on Twitter that he would collaborate with Jadue during the general election to present a united front.{{Cite tweet|number=1416960237748297734|user=gabrielboric|title=Gracias a quienes hoy han confiado en nosotros. Tomo este triunfo con alegría, humildad y sobre todo con sentido de responsabilidad. Gracias también a @danieljadue con quien he conversado y trabajaremos unidos. Para ganar en noviembre hay que convocar más aún. Seguimos!|first=Gabriel|last=Boric Font|access-date=19 July 2021|language=es|trans-title=Thanks to those who have trusted us today. I take this triumph with joy, humility, and above all with a sense of responsibility. Thanks also to @danieljadue with whom I have spoken and we will work together. To win in November we have to assemble even more. We continue!}}

Initially, opinion polls indicated that Boric and Sebastián 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. His inauguration took place on 11 March 2022.

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In January 2022,{{Cite news |date=21 January 2022 |title=Chile president-elect Boric unveils women-majority cabinet |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/1/21/chile-president-elect-boric-unveils-women-majority-cabinet |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124045452/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/1/21/chile-president-elect-boric-unveils-women-majority-cabinet |archive-date=24 January 2022 |access-date=26 January 2022 |work=Aljazeera.com}} Boric announced his cabinet, which included members from the Apruebo Dignidad and Democratic Socialism coalitions, as well as independents.{{Cite web |author=Carlos Reyes |date=21 January 2022 |title=Socialismo Democrático valora incorporación al gabinete de Gabriel Boric: "Hay cambios profundos que se tienen que impulsar, para eso se requiere construir mayoría" |url=https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/socialismo-democratico-valora-incorporacion-al-gabinete-de-gabriel-boric-hay-cambios-profundos-que-se-tienen-que-impulsar-para-eso-se-requiere-construir-mayoria/S42Y5I35Z5COTAULOORSWXFEJY/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121164606/https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/socialismo-democratico-valora-incorporacion-al-gabinete-de-gabriel-boric-hay-cambios-profundos-que-se-tienen-que-impulsar-para-eso-se-requiere-construir-mayoria/S42Y5I35Z5COTAULOORSWXFEJY/ |archive-date=21 January 2022 |access-date=23 March 2022 |website=La Tercera}} Fourteen of the 24 ministers were women, making it the first cabinet in the Americas with a female majority.{{Cite news |last=Bartlett |first=John |date=21 January 2022 |title=Chile's president-elect names progressive, majority-women cabinet |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jan/21/chile-gabriel-boric-cabinet-majority-women |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125135734/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jan/21/chile-gabriel-boric-cabinet-majority-women |archive-date=25 January 2022 |access-date=26 January 2022 |work=The Guardian}}{{efn|In Canada, the cabinet of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been described as "gender-balanced", where half of the positions are taken up by women.{{Cite news|title=Justin Trudeau names women to top posts in Canada cabinet reshuffle|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/oct/26/canada-cabinet-reshuffle-melanie-joly-anita-anand-justin-trudeau|date=26 October 2021|access-date=26 January 2022|work=The Guardian|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116162708/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/oct/26/canada-cabinet-reshuffle-melanie-joly-anita-anand-justin-trudeau|archive-date=16 November 2021|url-status=live}} Excluding Trudeau, the current cabinet consists of 17 women and 17 men.{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-cabinet-shuffle-2018-1.4749976|title=Trudeau adds 5 new ministers in cabinet shakeup that puts focus on seniors, border security|last=Harris|first=Kathleen|work=CBC.ca|date=18 July 2018|access-date=18 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105020034/https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-cabinet-shuffle-2018-1.4749976|archive-date=5 November 2021|url-status=live}}}} The cabinet also featured Chile's first openly LGBT ministers, Alexandra Benado and Marco Antonio Ávila,{{Cite web |date=21 January 2022 |title=Marco Antonio Ávila se convierte en el primer profesor abiertamente homosexual en liderar el Ministerio de Educación |url=https://www.infinita.cl/noticias/2022/01/21/marco-antonio-avila-se-convierte-en-el-primer-profesor-abiertamente-homosexual-en-liderar-el-ministerio-de-educacion.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220130230727/https://www.infinita.cl/noticias/2022/01/21/marco-antonio-avila-se-convierte-en-el-primer-profesor-abiertamente-homosexual-en-liderar-el-ministerio-de-educacion.html |archive-date=30 January 2022 |access-date=31 January 2022 |website=Radio Infinita |language=es}} along with Maya Fernández, the granddaughter of former president Salvador Allende.

Boric also appointed three fellow former student leaders to his cabinet. Camila Vallejo, who became the government spokesperson, Giorgio Jackson, who assumed the role of secretary-general of the presidency, and Nicolás Grau, who became the Minister of Economy, Development, and Tourism.{{Cite web |title=Ministro Grau dice que inflación trae "beneficios" a las pymes y desata críticas de gremios y economistas |date=3 August 2022 |url=https://www.latercera.com/pulso/noticia/ministro-grau-dice-que-inflacion-trae-beneficios-a-las-pymes-y-desata-criticas-de-gremios-y-economistas/Y2EVVS3DXFDHVBCBZJWV3RPWGI/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018215522/https://www.latercera.com/pulso/noticia/ministro-grau-dice-que-inflacion-trae-beneficios-a-las-pymes-y-desata-criticas-de-gremios-y-economistas/Y2EVVS3DXFDHVBCBZJWV3RPWGI/ |archive-date=18 October 2022 |access-date=18 October 2022 |publisher=La Tercera}}

Ricardo Ffrench-Davis, amidst speculation of being appointed as Minister 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.{{Cite news |last=Parrini C. |first=Gianluca |date=5 January 2022 |title=Ricardo Ffrench-Davis, asesor económico de Boric: "Cerrar las AFP hoy sería una tontera" |language=Spanish |work=Radio Bío-Bío |url=https://www.biobiochile.cl/especial/bbcl-investiga/noticias/entrevistas/2022/01/05/ricardo-ffrench-davis-asesor-economico-de-boric-cerrar-las-afp-hoy-seria-una-tontera.shtml |url-status=live |access-date=8 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126151942/https://www.biobiochile.cl/especial/bbcl-investiga/noticias/entrevistas/2022/01/05/ricardo-ffrench-davis-asesor-economico-de-boric-cerrar-las-afp-hoy-seria-una-tontera.shtml |archive-date=26 January 2022}} When Mario Marcel was announced as the future finance minister in January 2022, the Santiago Stock Exchange reacted positively, with the IPSA rising by 2.35%.{{Cite news |last=Córdova |first=Eduardo |date=21 January 2022 |title=Nombramiento de Mario Marcel provocó un alza en la bolsa de Santiago |language=Spanish |work=La Nación |url=https://www.lanacion.cl/nombramiento-de-mario-marcel-en-hacienda-provoco-un-alza-en-la-bolsa-de-santiago/ |url-status=live |access-date=1 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220419133406/https://www.lanacion.cl/nombramiento-de-mario-marcel-en-hacienda-provoco-un-alza-en-la-bolsa-de-santiago/ |archive-date=19 April 2022}}

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.{{Cite web |last=Ningthoujam |first=Natalia |date=17 August 2023 |title=Chile's President Reorganizes Cabinet For 3rd Time Amid Low Approval Rating |url=https://www.latintimes.com/chiles-president-reorganizes-cabinet-3rd-time-amid-low-approval-rating-545865 |access-date=23 August 2023 |website=Latin Times |language=en |archive-date=27 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230827150832/https://www.latintimes.com/chiles-president-reorganizes-cabinet-3rd-time-amid-low-approval-rating-545865 |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |date=16 August 2023 |title=Chile's President Shakes Up Cabinet Amid Corruption Probe and Low Approval Rating |language=en |work=Bloomberg.com |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-16/chile-gabriel-boric-shuffles-cabinet-amid-graft-probe |access-date=23 August 2023 |archive-date=16 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816201409/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-16/chile-gabriel-boric-shuffles-cabinet-amid-graft-probe |url-status=live }}

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|Transport =Juan Carlos Muñoz

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|Mining start =11 March 2022

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|Mining 2=Aurora Williams

|Mining start 2=16 August 2023

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|Energy start =11 March 2022

|Energy end =6 September 2022

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|Culture end 2 = 15 August 2023

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|Environment =Maisa Rojas

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|Sports start =11 March 2022

|Sports end = 10 March 2023

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|Science end = 6 September 2022

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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 Security Izkia Siches encountered gunfire during a visit to Temucuicui and had to be evacuated for her safety.{{Cite news |last=Cruzat |first=Lorena |date=15 March 2022 |title=Disparos en visita de ministra Siches a Temucuicui: Investigación queda a cargo del fiscal de Alta Complejidad César Schibar |language=Spanish |work=Emol |url=https://www.emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2022/03/15/1049335/disparos-ministra-siches-temucuicui.html |url-status=live |access-date=2 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220402111752/https://www.emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2022/03/15/1049335/disparos-ministra-siches-temucuicui.html |archive-date=2 April 2022}} In April, President Boric himself was targeted in an attack by a man who tried to throw a stone at him.{{Cite news |last=Laborde |first=Antonia |date=22 April 2022 |title=Un hombre lanza una piedra a Gabriel Boric en su primera visita presidencial al norte de Chile |language=Spanish |work=El País |url=https://elpais.com/internacional/2022-04-21/un-manifestante-lanza-una-piedra-a-gabriel-boric-en-su-primera-visita-presidencial-al-norte-de-chile.html |url-status=live |access-date=10 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509013127/https://elpais.com/internacional/2022-04-21/un-manifestante-lanza-una-piedra-a-gabriel-boric-en-su-primera-visita-presidencial-al-norte-de-chile.html |archive-date=9 May 2022}} On the night of 13 May, one of Boric's bodyguards was kidnapped and shot in the arm by unidentified assailants.{{Cite news |date=14 May 2022 |title=Dos hechos de inseguridad alertan al Gobierno de Boric: secuestraron a un chofer de su custodia y asaltaron la casa de la ministra de Defensa |language=Spanish |work=Clarín |url=https://www.clarin.com/mundo/hechos-inseguridad-alertan-gobierno-boric-secuestraron-chofer-custodia-asaltaron-casa-ministra-defensa_0_vfqZLHRur3.html |url-status=live |access-date=15 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514210901/https://www.clarin.com/mundo/hechos-inseguridad-alertan-gobierno-boric-secuestraron-chofer-custodia-asaltaron-casa-ministra-defensa_0_vfqZLHRur3.html |archive-date=14 May 2022}} Additionally, on the same day, the residence of Minister of National Defense Maya Fernández was burglarized. The Chilean police have stated that these latter two incidents are unrelated.{{Cite news |last=González |first=Carolina |date=17 May 2022 |title=Carabineros descarta vinculación entre asalto en casa de ministra Fernández y secuestro de escolta presidencial |language=Spanish |work=Emol |url=https://www.emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2022/05/17/1061186/descartan-vinculo-robo-ministra-secuestro.html |url-status=live |access-date=22 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619220917/https://www.emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2022/05/17/1061186/descartan-vinculo-robo-ministra-secuestro.html |archive-date=19 June 2022}}

In May 2022, Boric made the decision to deploy troops to the southern part of the country due to escalating violence in the Mapuche conflict. According to the Argentine newspaper Clarín, this move caused Boric to lose support from the Communist Party. Previously, Boric had distanced himself from similar measures taken by his predecessor, Piñera.{{cite news |last1=del Pino |first1=Jose María |date=17 May 2022 |title=Conflicto mapuche en Chile: Gabriel Boric envía militares al sur y choca con sus aliados comunistas |language=es |work=Clarín |url=https://www.clarin.com/mundo/conflicto-mapuche-chile-gabriel-boric-envia-militares-sur-choca-aliados-comunistas_0_1AE2wDeWCN.html |url-status=live |access-date=29 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220529202805/https://www.clarin.com/mundo/conflicto-mapuche-chile-gabriel-boric-envia-militares-sur-choca-aliados-comunistas_0_1AE2wDeWCN.html |archive-date=29 May 2022}} Prior to Boric's decision, Héctor Llaitul, the leader of one of the Mapuche militias, had called for "preparing forces and organizing armed resistance".{{cite news |date=12 May 2022 |title=Chile: grupo radical mapuche llama a la resistencia armada |language=es |work=Deutsche Welle |url=https://www.dw.com/es/chile-grupo-radical-mapuche-llama-a-la-resistencia-armada/a-61765763 |url-status=live |access-date=30 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220530121056/https://www.dw.com/es/chile-grupo-radical-mapuche-llama-a-la-resistencia-armada/a-61765763 |archive-date=30 May 2022}} 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.{{cite news |date=19 May 2022 |title=Boric descarta querella contra líder mapuche: "No perseguimos ideas" |language=es |agency=SwissInfo |url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/spa/chile-conflicto_boric-descarta-querella-contra-l%C3%ADder-mapuche---no-perseguimos-ideas-/47609020 |url-status=live |access-date=30 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220530121057/https://www.swissinfo.ch/spa/chile-conflicto_boric-descarta-querella-contra-l%C3%ADder-mapuche---no-perseguimos-ideas-/47609020 |archive-date=30 May 2022}}{{cite news |last1=Ayala |first1=Leslie |date=18 May 2022 |title=Fiscalía de manos atadas: gobierno no se querellará contra Llaitul, lo que impide investigar en lo penal su llamado a la "resistencia armada" |language=es |work=La Tercera |url=https://www.latercera.com/la-tercera-pm/noticia/fiscalia-de-manos-atadas-gobierno-no-se-querellara-contra-llaitul-lo-que-impide-investigar-en-lo-penal-su-llamado-a-la-resistencia-armada/A67BTIVDTBBOHAZTW3ZSEBSFFE/ |url-status=live |access-date=30 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220530121057/https://www.latercera.com/la-tercera-pm/noticia/fiscalia-de-manos-atadas-gobierno-no-se-querellara-contra-llaitul-lo-que-impide-investigar-en-lo-penal-su-llamado-a-la-resistencia-armada/A67BTIVDTBBOHAZTW3ZSEBSFFE/ |archive-date=30 May 2022}}

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 was rejected in a national plebiscite, with 62% voting against and 38% in favor.{{cite news |author1=Vanessa Buschschlüter |date=5 September 2022 |title=Chile constitution: Voters overwhelmingly reject radical change |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-62792025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220905063525/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-62792025 |archive-date=5 September 2022 |access-date=5 September 2022 |work=BBC News}}{{cite web |date=4 September 2022 |title=Plebiscito: Chile rechaza propuesta de nueva Constitución con histórica participación de más de 12 millones de personas |url=https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/plebiscito-chile-rechaza-propuesta-de-nueva-constitucion/2LDNK3XR6RGN5FJRJ5IDLT74JM |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220904232625/https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/plebiscito-chile-rechaza-propuesta-de-nueva-constitucion/2LDNK3XR6RGN5FJRJ5IDLT74JM/ |archive-date=4 September 2022 |access-date=4 September 2022 |work=La Tercera}} Critics described the draft as excessively lengthy, overtly left-leaning, and overly radical.{{Cite news |last=Schmidt |first=Samantha |date=5 September 2022 |title=Chilean voters decisively reject leftist constitution |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/09/04/chile-votes-constitution-referendum/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220905053305/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/09/04/chile-votes-constitution-referendum/ |archive-date=5 September 2022 |access-date=5 September 2022 |newspaper=Washington Post |language=en-US |issn=0190-8286}}

When Boric assumed the presidency, Chile's inflation rate had reached its highest level in nearly 30 years.{{cite news |last1=Cambero |first1=Fabian |date=8 April 2022 |title=Chile inflation surges to 1.9% in March, highest level since 1993 |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/chile-inflation-surges-19-march-highest-level-since-1993-2022-04-08/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417105421/https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/chile-inflation-surges-19-march-highest-level-since-1993-2022-04-08/ |archive-date=17 April 2022 |access-date=17 April 2022 |website=reuters.com}} 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.{{cite news |date=7 April 2022 |title=Chile announces $3.7 billion recovery plan to aid struggling economy |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/chile-announces-37-billion-recovery-plan-aid-struggling-economy-2022-04-07/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604083938/https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/chile-announces-37-billion-recovery-plan-aid-struggling-economy-2022-04-07/ |archive-date=4 June 2022 |access-date=17 April 2022 |website=reuters.com}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Montes |first=Rocío |date=9 June 2022 |title=La inflación anual alcanza en Chile el 11,5%, su mayor nivel en 28 años |url=https://elpais.com/chile/2022-06-09/la-inflacion-anual-alcanza-en-chile-el-115-su-mayor-nivel-en-28-anos.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928102028/https://elpais.com/chile/2022-06-09/la-inflacion-anual-alcanza-en-chile-el-115-su-mayor-nivel-en-28-anos.html |archive-date=28 September 2022 |access-date=28 September 2022 |website=El País Chile |language=es}}{{Cite web |date=6 October 2023 |title=Chile Inflation Slows Less Than Forecast as Peso Gets Weaker |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-06/chile-inflation-slowdown-underwhelms-as-weak-peso-sparks-concern?sref=L459Uwzi |access-date=17 October 2023 |website=Bloomberg}}

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.{{Cite web |author1=Libio Pérez |author2=Victor de La Fuente |date=2025-02-01 |title=Chile: in search of a consensus for reform |url=https://mondediplo.com/2025/02/09chile |access-date=2025-03-16 |website=Le Monde diplomatique |language=en}}

President Boric condemned the 2022 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."{{cite tweet |number=1496877105484808202 |user=gabrielboric |title=Rusia ha optado por la guerra como medio para resolver conflictos. Desde Chile condenamos la invasión a Ucrania, la violación de su soberanía y el uso ilegitimo de la fuerza. Nuestra solidaridad estará con las víctimas y nuestros humildes esfuerzos con la paz. |author=Gabriel Boric Font |date=24 February 2022 |access-date=28 February 2022 |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220227041651/https://twitter.com/gabrielboric/status/1496877105484808202 |archive-date=27 February 2022 |url-status=live |trans-title=Russia has opted for 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. Our solidarity will be with the victims and our humble efforts with peace.}}

Boric’s first international trip as president took place in April 2022, with a visit to Argentina, where he met with President Alberto 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 for Argentina’s claim of sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.{{cite news |last1=Pareja |first1=Paula |date=3 April 2022 |title=Boric reafirma su apoyo "de manera clara y decidida" a reivindicación de Argentina sobre las islas Malvinas en antesala de viaje a ese país |url=https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/boric-reafirma-su-apoyo-de-manera-clara-y-decidida-a-reivindicacion-de-argentina-sobre-las-islas-malvinas-en-antesala-de-viaje-a-ese-pais/C3CCFNWXVNGQ5JUYJHXELH3RQY/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405161602/https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/boric-reafirma-su-apoyo-de-manera-clara-y-decidida-a-reivindicacion-de-argentina-sobre-las-islas-malvinas-en-antesala-de-viaje-a-ese-pais/C3CCFNWXVNGQ5JUYJHXELH3RQY/ |archive-date=5 April 2022 |access-date=5 April 2022 |work=La Tercera |language=es}}{{cite news |date=4 April 2022 |title=Fernández y Boric compartieron un concierto y una cena por la hermandad argentino-chilena |url=https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/202204/588528-fernandez-boric-concierto-hermandad-argentino-chilena.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405013119/https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/202204/588528-fernandez-boric-concierto-hermandad-argentino-chilena.html |archive-date=5 April 2022 |access-date=5 April 2022 |language=es |agency=Télam}}{{cite news |date=4 April 2022 |title=Gabriel Boric: 'La hermandad entre Chile y Argentina tiene que ir más allá de las preferencias que tengan sus presidentes' |url=https://www.infobae.com/politica/2022/04/04/en-su-primer-viaje-internacional-gabriel-boric-sera-recibido-hoy-por-alberto-fernandez/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404165251/https://www.infobae.com/politica/2022/04/04/en-su-primer-viaje-internacional-gabriel-boric-sera-recibido-hoy-por-alberto-fernandez/ |archive-date=4 April 2022 |access-date=5 April 2022 |work=Infobae |language=es}}

On September 15, 2022, Boric declined to receive the credentials of Israeli Ambassador Gil Artzyeli in protest of child casualties during the 2022 Gaza–Israel clashes. The decision, made when Artzyeli had already arrived at Chile’s presidential palace, triggered a diplomatic crisis between Chile and Israel.{{Cite web |last=Harkov |first=Lahav |date=21 September 2022 |title=Chile's Boric's non-apology over Israel snub angers Jewish community |url=https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-717778 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928120833/https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-717778 |archive-date=28 September 2022 |access-date=28 September 2022 |website=The Jerusalem Post |language=en-US}} In response, the Jewish Community of Chile criticized Boric’s actions, while Chilean Foreign Minister Antonia Urrejola apologized to Israel and rescheduled Artzyeli’s credential ceremony for later that month. 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.

In January 2025, President Gabriel Boric became the first head of state{{cite web |date=4 January 2025 |title=EL PRIMER JEFE DE ESTADO DE LA HISTORIA EN PISAR EL POLO SUR: EL HITO QUE MARCÓ LA VISITA DEL PRESIDENTE BORIC A LA ANTÁRTICA |url=https://www.radiopolar.com/jefe-historia-pisar-polo-sur-hito-marco-visita-presidente-boric-antartica |access-date=4 January 2025 |publisher=Radio Polar |language=es}} to visit the South Pole and the third head of government to do so.{{cite web |date=3 January 2025 |title=Chilean president makes historic trip to south pole amid Antarctica sovereignty claim |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/03/chilean-president-makes-historic-trip-to-south-pole-amid-antarctica-sovereignty-claim |access-date=4 January 2025 |work=The Guardian}}{{cite web |author=Paz Rubio |date=January 4, 2025 |title=Presidente Boric destaca viaje al Polo Sur: "Nos permite posicionarnos como la principal puerta de entrada a la Antártica" |url=https://www.latercera.com/nacional/noticia/presidente-boric-destaca-viaje-al-polo-sur-nos-permite-posicionarnos-como-la-principal-puerta-de-entrada-a-la-antartica/36GKAZ4BOJFCVI3HQNYJT577MM/ |publisher=La Tercera}}{{cite web |author=Catherine Nicholls and Natasha Maguder |date=January 4, 2025 |title=Chile's President Boric leads journey to South Pole in historic trip |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/04/americas/chile-boric-south-pole-antarctica-intl/index.html |publisher=CNN}}{{cite web |author=Jack Burgess & Leonardo Rocha |date=January 3, 2025 |title=Chilean president makes historic trip to South Pole |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0r675re2no |publisher=BBC}}{{cite web |author=Jack Burgess & Leonardo Rocha |date=January 4, 2025 |title=Boric reaches South Pole |url=https://en.mercopress.com/2025/01/04/boric-reaches-south-pole |publisher=MercoPress}} File:El Presidente de Chile Gabriel Boric y su comitiva de visita en el Polo Sur (3).jpg

{{see also|Eye injuries in the 2019–2020 Chilean protests|Prisoners of the 2019–2021 Chilean protests}}

The government of Gabriel Boric has established grace pensions of up to 515,672 Chilean pesos for individuals who endured human rights violations during the 2019–2020 protests.{{Cite news |date=17 September 2022 |title=Gobierno de Boric ha visado 296 pensiones de gracia para víctimas del estallido social |language=Spanish |work=La Tercera |url=https://www.latercera.com/la-tercera-sabado/noticia/gobierno-de-boric-ha-visado-296-pensiones-de-gracia-para-victimas-del-estallido-social/RK44325T2ZH7VJ47MBCQ5K5EBU/ |url-status=live |access-date=30 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929103546/https://www.latercera.com/la-tercera-sabado/noticia/gobierno-de-boric-ha-visado-296-pensiones-de-gracia-para-victimas-del-estallido-social/RK44325T2ZH7VJ47MBCQ5K5EBU/ |archive-date=29 September 2022}} Those who suffered such violations between 18 October 2019, and 30 June 2020, are eligible for these pensions. However, the National Institute of Human Rights (INDH) has raised concerns about the uncertainty regarding the compatibility of these pensions with disability pensions. 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.{{Cite news |last=Florencia |first=Ortiz |date=29 September 2022 |title=Cámara ve "con extrema preocupación" criterios para dar pensiones de gracia a víctimas del estallido |language=Spanish |work=Radio Bío-Bío |url=https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/nacional/chile/2022/09/29/camara-ve-con-extrema-preocupacion-criterios-para-dar-pensiones-de-gracia-a-victimas-del-estallido.shtml |url-status=live |access-date=1 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929215101/https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/nacional/chile/2022/09/29/camara-ve-con-extrema-preocupacion-criterios-para-dar-pensiones-de-gracia-a-victimas-del-estallido.shtml |archive-date=29 September 2022}}

File:Encuestas de aprobación de Boric, promedio 6 encuestas, 2022-2026.png

Boric took office with a 50% approval rating.{{Cite web |date=27 September 2022 |title=AQ Presidential Profile: Gabriel Boric |url=https://www.americasquarterly.org/article/aq-presidential-profile-gabriel-boric/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927121653/https://americasquarterly.org/article/aq-presidential-profile-gabriel-boric/ |archive-date=27 September 2022 |access-date=28 September 2022 |website=Americas Quarterly |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Castro |first=Maolis |date=21 June 2022 |title=Hits and Misses: Chile's Gabriel Boric's First 100 Days in Office |url=https://www.bloomberglinea.com/english/hits-and-misses-chiles-gabriel-borics-first-100-days-in-office/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928214731/https://www.bloomberglinea.com/english/hits-and-misses-chiles-gabriel-borics-first-100-days-in-office/ |archive-date=28 September 2022 |access-date=28 September 2022 |website=Bloomberg Línea |language=en-US}} By the end of 2022, his approval rating remained persistently low, hovering around 33%, 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.{{Cite news |date=16 January 2023 |title=Chile's Boric Sees Approval Hit All-Time Low as Troubles Mount |language=en |work=Bloomberg.com |first=Matthew |last=Malinowski |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-16/chile-s-boric-sees-approval-hit-all-time-low-as-troubles-mount |access-date=19 April 2023 |archive-date=29 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129021058/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-16/chile-s-boric-sees-approval-hit-all-time-low-as-troubles-mount |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=Miranda |first=Natalia A. Ramos |date=23 January 2023 |title=Crime, inflation hammer support for Chile's Boric in tough first year |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/crime-inflation-hammer-support-chiles-boric-tough-first-year-2023-01-23/ |access-date=19 April 2023 |archive-date=19 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419203732/https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/crime-inflation-hammer-support-chiles-boric-tough-first-year-2023-01-23/ |url-status=live }} By May 2023, Boric's approval rating among the public was 28% and his disapproval rating was at 66%.{{Cite web |title=José Antonio Kast lidera la preferencia presidencial espontánea con 20%, seguido por Evelyn Matthei con 13% |url=https://cadem.cl/estudios/jose-antonio-kast-lidera-la-preferencia-presidencial-espontanea-con-20-seguido-por-evelyn-matthei-con-13/ |access-date=14 June 2023 |website=Sitio Web Cadem |archive-date=31 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531205020/https://cadem.cl/estudios/jose-antonio-kast-lidera-la-preferencia-presidencial-espontanea-con-20-seguido-por-evelyn-matthei-con-13/ |url-status=dead }} 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;{{cite news |last=Malinowski |first=Matthew |date=5 June 2023 |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-05/chile-s-gabriel-boric-sees-approval-rise-to-highest-level-in-a-year |title=Chilean President Boric Sees Approval Rating Jump to Highest Level in a Year |newspaper=Bloomberg News |access-date=17 June 2023 |archive-date=29 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129020939/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-05/chile-s-gabriel-boric-sees-approval-rise-to-highest-level-in-a-year |url-status=live }} due to the Democracia Viva case,{{Cite web |last1=Olde |first1=Matthijs de |last2=Today |first2=Chile |date=29 June 2023 |title=Democracía Viva scandal keeps growing, erodes trust in Boric Administration |url=https://chiletoday.cl/democracia-viva-scandal-keeps-growing-erodes-trust-in-boric-administration/ |access-date=9 July 2023 |website=Chile Today |language=EN-US |archive-date=9 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709203553/https://chiletoday.cl/democracia-viva-scandal-keeps-growing-erodes-trust-in-boric-administration/ |url-status=live }} it fell back to 28% in late June according to weekly polls by Cadem.{{Cite web |title=Aprobación del Presidente Boric cae por tercera semana consecutiva, llegando a 28%. Desaprobación se mantiene en 65% |url=https://cadem.cl/estudios/aprobacion-del-presidente-boric-cae-por-tercera-semana-consecutiva-llegando-a-28-desaprobacion-se-mantiene-en-65/ |access-date=6 July 2023 |website=Sitio Web Cadem |archive-date=8 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708130458/https://cadem.cl/estudios/aprobacion-del-presidente-boric-cae-por-tercera-semana-consecutiva-llegando-a-28-desaprobacion-se-mantiene-en-65/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |date=27 June 2023 |title=Chile's President Boric Takes Another Blow to Popularity as Graft Accusations Hit Key Allies |language=en |work=Bloomberg.com |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-27/chile-s-boric-sees-approval-fall-after-graft-accusations-against-coalition-party |access-date=9 July 2023 |archive-date=29 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129020945/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-27/chile-s-boric-sees-approval-fall-after-graft-accusations-against-coalition-party |url-status=live }} In August 2023, Boric's approval rating hovered around 30%, with still a majority of disapproval.{{Cite web |title=Chilean president and government ratings continue to slide |url=https://en.mercopress.com/2023/08/14/chilean-president-and-government-ratings-continue-to-slide |access-date=21 August 2023 |website=MercoPress |language=en |archive-date=21 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821140959/https://en.mercopress.com/2023/08/14/chilean-president-and-government-ratings-continue-to-slide |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|url=https://cadem.cl/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Track-PP-501-Agosto-S3-VF.pdf|title=Plaza Pública Cadem. Tercera semana de agosto - N°501|date=21 August 2023|access-date=30 August 2023|archive-date=22 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230822054824/https://cadem.cl/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Track-PP-501-Agosto-S3-VF.pdf|url-status=live}}

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 in Punta Arenas. Boric denied the charges and said that he was being sent explicit message by the complainant through email at the time.{{Cite web|url=https://apnews.com/article/chile-president-boric-investigation-sexual-harassment-0ff38114ede08cf110cdbd9ce91c6b82 |title=Chilean prosecutors probe harassment complaint against President Boric, who says he's a victim |date=27 November 2024 |access-date=27 November 2024 |work=Associated Press}}

File:Sebastián Piñera met with President-elect Gabriel Boric in La Moneda (4).jpg receives President-elect Boric in La Moneda Palace after his election, December 2021]]

Boric is a left-wing politician,{{Cite web |last=Bartlett |first=John |date=20 December 2021 |title=Leftwinger to become Chile's youngest president after beating far-right rival |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/19/leftist-gabriel-boric-elected-as-chiles-president |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220063613/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/19/leftist-gabriel-boric-elected-as-chiles-president |archive-date=20 December 2021 |access-date=5 September 2022 |website=The Guardian |language=en}}{{Cite web |last1=Franco |first1=Marina E. |last2=Gottbrath |first2=Laurin-Whitney |date=5 September 2022 |title=Chile rejects draft constitution in blow to leftist President Boric |url=https://www.axios.com/2022/09/05/chile-constitution-referedum-results-reject-rights |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220905005618/https://www.axios.com/2022/09/05/chile-constitution-referedum-results-reject-rights |archive-date=5 September 2022 |access-date=5 September 2022 |website=Axios |language=en}}{{Cite magazine |last=Nugent |first=Ciara |date=31 August 2022 |title=Chile's Millennial President Is a New Kind of Leftist Leader |url=https://time.com/6209552/gabriel-boric-chile-constitution-interview/ |url-status=live |magazine=Time |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220905012659/https://time.com/6209552/gabriel-boric-chile-constitution-interview/ |archive-date=5 September 2022 |access-date=5 September 2022}}{{Cite web |date=11 March 2022 |title=Leftist Gabriel Boric, the president breaking new ground in Chile |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220311-leftist-gabriel-boric-the-president-breaking-new-ground-in-chile |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220905052005/https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220311-leftist-gabriel-boric-the-president-breaking-new-ground-in-chile |archive-date=5 September 2022 |access-date=5 September 2022 |website=France 24 |language=en}}{{Cite web |last1=Romo |first1=Rafael |last2=Ehlinger |first2=Maija |last3=Sorto |first3=Marlon |date=4 September 2022 |title=Chilean voters overwhelmingly reject proposed leftist constitution |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/04/americas/chile-constitution-vote-intl/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220905020618/https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/04/americas/chile-constitution-vote-intl/index.html |archive-date=5 September 2022 |access-date=5 September 2022 |website=CNN |quote=The proposed constitution, which had the support of leftist President Gabriel Boric,}} who has been associated with various positions, including socialism,{{Cite web |last=Duhalde |first=David |date=19 December 2021 |title=For Chileans, the Choice in Today's Election Is Socialism or Barbarism |url=https://jacobinmag.com/2021/12/chilean-presidential-election-boric-kast-socialism-or-barbarism |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211230013023/https://jacobinmag.com/2021/12/chilean-presidential-election-boric-kast-socialism-or-barbarism |archive-date=30 December 2021 |access-date=30 December 2021 |website=Jacobin Magazine |language=en-US}} social democracy,{{Cite web |last=Escobar Salinas |first=Rubén |date=5 December 2021 |title=Stephany Griffith-Jones, economista: 'Boric es lo que en Europa se llama socialdemócrata' |url=https://www.eldesconcierto.cl/reportajes/2021/12/05/stephany-griffith-jones-economista-boric-es-lo-que-en-europa-se-llama-socialdemocrata.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531125331/https://www.eldesconcierto.cl/reportajes/2021/12/05/stephany-griffith-jones-economista-boric-es-lo-que-en-europa-se-llama-socialdemocrata.html |archive-date=31 May 2022 |access-date=31 December 2021 |website=El Desconcierto |language=es}}{{Cite web |last=Urrejola |first=José |date=16 December 2021 |title=Gabriel Boric, el joven que promete llevar a Chile hacia la socialdemocracia |url=https://www.dw.com/es/gabriel-boric-el-joven-que-promete-llevar-a-chile-hacia-la-socialdemocracia/a-60146291 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231025836/https://www.dw.com/es/gabriel-boric-el-joven-que-promete-llevar-a-chile-hacia-la-socialdemocracia/a-60146291 |archive-date=31 December 2021 |access-date=31 December 2021 |website=Deutsche Welle |language=es}} and libertarian socialism.{{Cite tweet|number=1249811334058979328|user=gabrielboric|title=socialista libertario|author=Gabriel Boric|date=13 April 2020}} 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."{{Cite interview |last=Boric |first=Gabriel |interviewer=Andrea Vial Herrera |title=No espero que las élites estén de acuerdo conmigo, pero sí que dejen de tenernos miedo |url=https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-60083855 |access-date=23 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220318154851/https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-60083855 |archive-date=18 March 2022 |url-status=live |work=BBC News Mundo |location=Santiago de Chile |date=21 January 2022 |language=es}} He has expressed some "ideological proximity" with Álvaro García Linera, the former vice president of Bolivia.{{Cite web |date=6 February 2022 |title=Álvaro García Linera: El referente político-intelectual boliviano de Gabriel Boric |url=https://www.latercera.com/la-tercera-domingo/noticia/alvaro-garcia-linera-el-referente-politico-intelectual-boliviano-de-gabriel-boric/UQMZSJXIO5AUHGVRSDQRG746AU/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220323085727/https://www.latercera.com/la-tercera-domingo/noticia/alvaro-garcia-linera-el-referente-politico-intelectual-boliviano-de-gabriel-boric/UQMZSJXIO5AUHGVRSDQRG746AU/ |archive-date=23 March 2022 |access-date=23 March 2022 |website=La Tercera}}

Boric has been described by The Economist as "woke" and as part of the millennial left, "with a program focused on social justice, human rights, the environment and feminism".{{Cite news |date=20 December 2021 |title=Chile's new president promises to bury neoliberalism |newspaper=The Economist |url=https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2021/12/20/chiles-new-president-promises-to-bury-neoliberalism |url-status=live |access-date=23 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223062253/https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2021/12/20/chiles-new-president-promises-to-bury-neoliberalism |archive-date=23 December 2021}} Both Cristián Warnken and Carlos Peña characterize Boric as a "postmodern leader".{{Cite web |last=Valiente Deichler |first=Fernanda |date=22 December 2021 |title=Carlos Peña en Desde El Jardín: "La derecha requiere liderazgos intelectuales más liberales" |url=https://www.pauta.cl/ocio/triunfo-boric-carlos-pena-derecha-liderazgos-liberales-desde-el-jardin |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227035249/https://www.pauta.cl/ocio/triunfo-boric-carlos-pena-derecha-liderazgos-liberales-desde-el-jardin |archive-date=27 December 2021 |access-date=26 December 2021 |website=Pauta}} Peña credits Boric and the Broad Front for successfully uniting diverse demands that have emerged as Chilean society has modernized.

Boric has been critical of the social and economic model established in Chile during the dictatorship, arguing that it has continued even after the transition to democracy. During the 2021 election, he pledged to dismantle the country's neoliberal economic model, stating that, "if Chile was the cradle of neoliberalism, it will also be its grave."{{cite web |date=20 December 2021 |title=Gabriel Boric: From student protest leader to Chile's president |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-59694056 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220234626/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-59694056 |archive-date=20 December 2021 |access-date=21 December 2021 |publisher=BBC |quote=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."}}{{cite news |last=Cambero |first=Fabian |date=20 December 2021 |title=Student protest leader to president-elect: Gabriel Boric caps rise of Chile's left |work=Reuters |location= |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/student-protest-leader-president-elect-gabriel-boric-caps-rise-chiles-left-2021-12-20/ |url-status=live |access-date=21 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220233537/https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/student-protest-leader-president-elect-gabriel-boric-caps-rise-chiles-left-2021-12-20/ |archive-date=20 December 2021}} Boric has said "there were successes and things that didn't go well."{{Cite web |last=De Vicenzi |first=Pamela |date=13 December 2021 |title='Una muy buena conversación': Gabriel Boric confirmó que se reunió con Michelle Bachelet y Ricardo Lagos |url=https://www.adnradio.cl/politica/2021/12/13/una-muy-buena-conversacion-gabriel-boric-confirmo-que-se-reunio-con-michelle-bachelet-y-ricardo-lagos.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231025838/https://www.adnradio.cl/politica/2021/12/13/una-muy-buena-conversacion-gabriel-boric-confirmo-que-se-reunio-con-michelle-bachelet-y-ricardo-lagos.html |archive-date=31 December 2021 |access-date=31 December 2021 |website=ADN |language=es}}

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.{{Cite web |date=23 May 2023 |title=Far Right Holds Chile Hostage |url=https://nacla.org/chile-held-hostage-far-right |access-date=23 May 2023 |website=NACLA |language=en |archive-date=1 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230601015131/https://nacla.org/chile-held-hostage-far-right |url-status=live }} Throughout his presidential campaign, Boric supported the recognition of LGBT rights in Chile,{{cite news |last=Ulises |first=Edgar |date=20 December 2021 |title=Gabriel Boric, presidente electo de Chile, habla a disidencias sexuales |work=Homosensual |url=https://www.homosensual.com/lgbt/gabriel-boric-presidente-chile-disidencias-sexuales-lgbt/ |url-status=live |access-date=26 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227020646/https://www.homosensual.com/lgbt/gabriel-boric-presidente-chile-disidencias-sexuales-lgbt/ |archive-date=27 December 2021}} advocating for legal recognition of non-binary identities and the expansion of gender identity laws.{{cite web |title=Propuestas programáticas: Feminismo |url=https://boricpresidente.cl/propuestas/feminismo/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227020647/https://boricpresidente.cl/propuestas/feminismo/ |archive-date=27 December 2021 |access-date=26 December 2021}}

In 2016, Boric defended a program to put 400 convicts in Valparaíso on probation due to overcrowding in Chilean prisons. He criticized what he saw as penal populism and opposed other deputies who were against probation measures.{{Cite news |last=Casas |first=Leonardo |date=13 October 2016 |title=Liberación de reos: Boric crítica 'populismo penal' de políticos que 'deberían' estar presos |work=Radio Bío-Bío |url=https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/nacional/region-de-valparaiso/2016/10/13/liberacion-de-reos-boric-critica-populismo-penal-de-politicos-que-deberian-estar-presos.shtml |url-status=live |access-date=19 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220130125246/https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/nacional/region-de-valparaiso/2016/10/13/liberacion-de-reos-boric-critica-populismo-penal-de-politicos-que-deberian-estar-presos.shtml |archive-date=30 January 2022}} During a debate in the 2021 {{Lang|es|Apruebo Dignidad|italic=no}} primaries, Boric once again criticized the shortcomings of penal populism in providing effective solutions.{{Cite news |date=11 July 2021 |title=Debate Apruebo Dignidad: Daniel Jadue y Gabriel Boric tuvieron su último choque previo a primarias |work=enchancha.cl |url=https://www.encancha.cl/enlahora/nacional/2021/7/11/debate-apruebo-dignidad-daniel-jadue-gabriel-boric-tuvieron-su-ultimo-choque-previo-primarias-109281.html |url-status=live |access-date=8 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220214114754/https://www.encancha.cl/enlahora/nacional/2021/7/11/debate-apruebo-dignidad-daniel-jadue-gabriel-boric-tuvieron-su-ultimo-choque-previo-primarias-109281.html |archive-date=14 February 2022}}

Boric has been critical of pine and eucalyptus plantations, which he believes have contributed to drought among indigenous Mapuche communities in "Wallmapu."{{Cite news |last=Leal |first=Christian |date=3 July 2021 |title=Boric advierte a forestales en Arauco: 'tendrán un "párele" en nuestro gobierno' |language=es |work=Radio Bío-Bío |url=https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/nacional/region-del-bio-bio/2021/07/03/boric-advierte-a-forestales-en-arauco-tendran-un-parele-en-nuestro-gobierno.shtml |url-status=live |access-date=3 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504160244/https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/nacional/region-del-bio-bio/2021/07/03/boric-advierte-a-forestales-en-arauco-tendran-un-parele-en-nuestro-gobierno.shtml |archive-date=4 May 2022}} He pledged in 2021 to impose restrictions on large forestry companies during his presidency. In a May 2022 interview on Televisión Nacional de Chile, Boric reiterated his concerns about the forestry industry.Entrevista exclusiva a Presidente Gabriel Boric: Los primeros 50 días de mandato. 1 May 2022. Televisión Nacional de Chile

In a 2023 interview, Boric argued that a part of him wants to overthrow capitalism 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."{{Cite web |url=https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/presidente-boric-creo-que-el-capitalismo-no-el-mejor-modo-de-solucionar-problemas-sociales/ZCYL5PN27RGQHFSUVNZG7GYP5Q/ |title=Presidente Boric: "Creo que el capitalismo no es el mejor modo de solucionar problemas sociales" |date=23 July 2023 |access-date=5 November 2023 |archive-date=5 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105142453/https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/presidente-boric-creo-que-el-capitalismo-no-el-mejor-modo-de-solucionar-problemas-sociales/ZCYL5PN27RGQHFSUVNZG7GYP5Q/ |url-status=live }}

Boric has criticized the Crédito con Aval del Estado (CAE), a student loan program created during Ricardo Lagos's government.{{Cite web |date=26 November 2021 |title=El afiebrado historial de opiniones de Gabriel Boric sobre Ricardo Lagos |url=https://www.theclinic.cl/2021/11/26/gabriel-boric-y-ricado-lagos-opiniones/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231025837/https://www.theclinic.cl/2021/11/26/gabriel-boric-y-ricado-lagos-opiniones/ |archive-date=31 December 2021 |access-date=31 December 2021 |website=The Clinic |language=es-CL}}{{Cite web |date=2 September 2016 |title=Gabriel Boric: 'Ricardo Lagos es el generador del malestar que hoy atraviesa Chile' |url=https://www.elmostrador.cl/noticias/pais/2016/09/02/gabriel-boric-ricardo-lagos-es-el-generador-del-malestar-que-hoy-atraviesa-chile/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231031340/https://www.elmostrador.cl/noticias/pais/2016/09/02/gabriel-boric-ricardo-lagos-es-el-generador-del-malestar-que-hoy-atraviesa-chile/ |archive-date=31 December 2021 |access-date=31 December 2021 |website=El Mostrador |language=es}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Boric y condonación del CAE: 'Es una deuda moral que tenemos con las familias chilenas' |url=https://www.24horas.cl/elecciones-2021/noticias-elecciones/boric-y-condonacion-del-cae-es-una-deuda-moral-que-tenemos-con-las |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231025833/https://www.24horas.cl/elecciones-2021/noticias-elecciones/boric-y-condonacion-del-cae-es-una-deuda-moral-que-tenemos-con-las |archive-date=31 December 2021 |access-date=31 December 2021 |website=24 Horas |language=es-CL}} Additionally, Boric has advocated for reducing private involvement in critical sectors.{{cn|date=October 2023}}

Concerning the healthcare system, Boric has called for the establishment of a universal publicly funded healthcare system, citing the British National Health Service (NHS) as an example.{{Cite web |last=Román |first=Cecilia |date=27 November 2021 |title=Sistema inglés de salud a la palestra: Los elogios del comando de Boric y las precisiones de expertos sobre su cobertura |url=https://www.emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2021/11/27/1039651/salud-inglaterra-modelo-chile-boric.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231025833/https://www.emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2021/11/27/1039651/salud-inglaterra-modelo-chile-boric.html |archive-date=31 December 2021 |access-date=31 December 2021 |website=Emol |language=es}} He has also advocated for the abolition of the AFP pension system, proposing a public autonomous entity to administer pension funds instead.{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021 |title=Programa de Gabriel Boric: El fin de las AFP y reformas sociales, laborales y tributarias |url=https://www.latercera.com/pulso/noticia/programa-de-gabriel-boric-el-fin-de-las-afp-y-reformas-sociales-laborales-y-tributarias/S3K77Q3SVRA33E554HARBEZELY/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229225602/https://www.latercera.com/pulso/noticia/programa-de-gabriel-boric-el-fin-de-las-afp-y-reformas-sociales-laborales-y-tributarias/S3K77Q3SVRA33E554HARBEZELY/ |archive-date=29 December 2021 |access-date=31 December 2021 |website=La Tercera}} Boric has further supported a law to implement a 40-hour working week and increase the minimum wage. Additionally, he has proposed the inclusion of workers' representatives and gender equality in the composition of boards of large companies.{{Cite web |date=20 March 2021 |title=Gabriel Boric: 'Proponemos participación de trabajadores en directorios de grandes empresas con paridad de género en su composición' |url=https://www.eldesconcierto.cl/nacional/2021/03/20/gabriel-boric-proponemos-participacion-de-trabajadores-en-directorios-de-grandes-empresas-con-paridad-de-genero-en-su-composicion.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231025835/https://www.eldesconcierto.cl/nacional/2021/03/20/gabriel-boric-proponemos-participacion-de-trabajadores-en-directorios-de-grandes-empresas-con-paridad-de-genero-en-su-composicion.html |archive-date=31 December 2021 |access-date=31 December 2021 |website=El Desconcierto |language=es}}

Given that mining is Chile's largest industry, Boric has put forth proposals such as creating a state-owned company for lithium extraction, increasing the royalties paid by mining companies, and prioritizing environmental protection.{{Cite web |last=Restivo |first=Néstor |date=26 December 2021 |title=Cuál es el programa económico de Gabriel Boric para el nuevo Chile: Medidas de transformación estructural del modelo neoliberal |url=https://www.pagina12.com.ar/391329-cual-es-el-programa-economico-de-gabriel-boric-para-el-nuevo |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231025836/https://www.pagina12.com.ar/391329-cual-es-el-programa-economico-de-gabriel-boric-para-el-nuevo |archive-date=31 December 2021 |access-date=31 December 2021 |website=PAGINA12}} Addressing the impact of climate change and promoting a green economy are key pillars of Boric's presidency.{{Cite web |last=Del Río Rau |first=Sofía |date=19 December 2021 |title=Qué propone el gobierno de Boric en medioambiente |url=https://www.pauta.cl/politica/propuestas-en-medio-ambiente-del-presidente-gabriel-boric |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231025835/https://www.pauta.cl/politica/propuestas-en-medio-ambiente-del-presidente-gabriel-boric |archive-date=31 December 2021 |access-date=31 December 2021 |website=pauta |language=es-CL}}

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.{{cite web | url=https://elpais.com/chile/2023-03-08/la-camara-de-diputados-de-chile-rechaza-la-reforma-tributaria-de-boric.html | title=El Congreso chileno da un fuerte golpe a Boric con el rechazo de su reforma tributaria | date=8 March 2023 }}

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Boric stated that the democratic left should not uphold a double standard when it comes to human rights or employ the principle of self-determination to justify violations of human rights. He believes that, "just as the left must condemn the violation of human rights in Chile during the dictatorship and also today, the soft coups in Brazil, Honduras and Paraguay, the Israeli-occupied territories, or the interventionism of the United States, we must from the left with the same force condemn the permanent restriction of freedoms in Cuba, the repressive government of Ortega in Nicaragua, the dictatorship in China and the weakening of the basic conditions of democracy in Venezuela".{{Cite web |date=17 August 2018 |title=Boric llama a la izquierda a condenar situación en Venezuela, Cuba y Nicaragua: "No podemos permitirnoscontinuar con el doble estándar" |url=https://www.elmostrador.cl/noticias/pais/2018/08/17/boric-llama-a-la-izquierda-a-condenar-situacion-en-venezuela-cuba-y-nicaragua-no-podemos-permitirnos-continuar-con-el-doble-estandar/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222022305/https://www.elmostrador.cl/noticias/pais/2018/08/17/boric-llama-a-la-izquierda-a-condenar-situacion-en-venezuela-cuba-y-nicaragua-no-podemos-permitirnos-continuar-con-el-doble-estandar/ |archive-date=22 December 2021 |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=El Mostrador |language=es}}

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.{{Cite web |date=22 January 2022 |title=Gabriel Boric: 'Venezuela es una experiencia que ha fracasado y la principal demostración son los 6 millones de venezolanos en diáspora' |url=https://www.infobae.com/america/venezuela/2022/01/22/gabriel-boric-venezuela-es-una-experiencia-que-ha-fracasado-y-la-principal-demostracion-son-los-6-millones-de-venezolanos-en-diaspora/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210114807/https://www.infobae.com/america/venezuela/2022/01/22/gabriel-boric-venezuela-es-una-experiencia-que-ha-fracasado-y-la-principal-demostracion-son-los-6-millones-de-venezolanos-en-diaspora/ |archive-date=10 February 2022 |access-date=10 February 2022 |website=Infobae |language=es}} During his presidential campaign in 2021, he labeled the Nicaraguan general election as fraudulent and called upon the Communist Party of Chile, one of his allies, to retract its initial statement supporting Daniel Ortega's government.{{Cite web |date=12 November 2021 |title='Yo invito al PC a retractarse': Boric sale al paso de la declaración de sus socios a favor de Daniel Ortega por elecciones en Nicaragua |url=https://www.elmostrador.cl/dia/2021/11/12/yo-invito-al-pc-a-retractarse-boric-sale-al-paso-de-la-declaracion-de-sus-socios-a-favor-de-daniel-ortega-por-elecciones-en-nicaragua/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221042823/https://www.elmostrador.cl/dia/2021/11/12/yo-invito-al-pc-a-retractarse-boric-sale-al-paso-de-la-declaracion-de-sus-socios-a-favor-de-daniel-ortega-por-elecciones-en-nicaragua/ |archive-date=21 December 2021 |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=El Mostrador |language=es}}

Boric criticized Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and Bolsonaro's stance regarding the crimes committed during Brazil's military dictatorship from 1964 to 1985. He referred to Bolsonaro as "a danger to the environment and humanity."{{Cite news |last=Fuentes |first=Fernando |date=24 December 2021 |title=Bolsonaro y su tardío saludo a Boric: los cruces más polémicos de una relación tensa |language=Spanish |work=La Tercera |url=https://www.latercera.com/la-tercera-pm/noticia/bolsonaro-y-su-tardio-saludo-a-boric-los-cruces-mas-polemicos-de-una-relacion-tensa/7HCBYA3V3VCUFFBHB5TL4DC3GE/ |url-status=live |access-date=25 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224224725/https://www.latercera.com/la-tercera-pm/noticia/bolsonaro-y-su-tardio-saludo-a-boric-los-cruces-mas-polemicos-de-una-relacion-tensa/7HCBYA3V3VCUFFBHB5TL4DC3GE/ |archive-date=24 December 2021}} In response, Bolsonaro showed a cold attitude towards Boric since his election in December 2021, announcing in January 2022 that he would not attend Boric's inauguration as president.{{cite news |date=13 January 2022 |title=Brasil: Jair Bolsonaro no irá a la toma de posesión de Gabriel Boric en Chile |language=es |trans-title=Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro will not attend the inauguration of Gabriel Boric in Chile |work=Deutsche Welle |url=https://www.dw.com/es/brasil-jair-bolsonaro-no-ir%C3%A1-a-la-toma-de-posesi%C3%B3n-de-gabriel-boric-en-chile/a-60405349 |url-status=live |access-date=23 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123110708/https://www.dw.com/es/brasil-jair-bolsonaro-no-ir%C3%A1-a-la-toma-de-posesi%C3%B3n-de-gabriel-boric-en-chile/a-60405349 |archive-date=23 January 2022}}

Regarding Bolivia, Boric expressed his intention to re-establish diplomatic relations between Chile and Bolivia, which were severed in 1978.{{Cite web |date=9 December 2021 |title=Boric buscaría retomar relaciones diplomáticas con Bolivia: 'Va depender de la voluntad de la otra parte' |url=https://www.24horas.cl/politica/boric-buscaria-retomar-relaciones-diplomaticas-con-bolivia-va-depender-de-la-voluntad-de-la-otra-parte-5095104 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221042526/https://www.24horas.cl/politica/boric-buscaria-retomar-relaciones-diplomaticas-con-bolivia-va-depender-de-la-voluntad-de-la-otra-parte-5095104 |archive-date=21 December 2021 |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=24Horas.cl |language=es}} He voiced support for Argentina's position on the Falkland Islands and extended sympathy towards the government of Alberto Fernández. Boric pledged to assist Argentina during its debt restructuring process and negotiations with the International Monetary Fund.{{cite news |date=23 January 2022 |title=Argentina y una esperanza ante el FMI: el apoyo de López Obrador, Boric y Lula |language=es |trans-title=Argentina and a hope before the IMF: the support of López Obrador, Boric and Lula |work=Ámbito Financiero |url=https://www.ambito.com/politica/fmi/argentina-y-una-esperanza-el-el-apoyo-lopez-obrador-boric-y-lula-n5356408 |url-status=live |access-date=24 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123145949/https://www.ambito.com/politica/fmi/argentina-y-una-esperanza-el-el-apoyo-lopez-obrador-boric-y-lula-n5356408 |archive-date=23 January 2022}}

Boric stated that if Lula da Silva and Gustavo Petro were to win the presidential elections in their respective countries, an "interesting axis" could be formed. He strongly condemned the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine as an "unacceptable war of aggression."{{cite news |author= |date=1 March 2022 |title=Chilean president-elect again condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine |work=Mercopress South Atlantic News Agency |url=https://en.mercopress.com/2022/03/01/chilean-president-elect-again-condemns-russian-invasion-of-ukraine |access-date=25 February 2023 |archive-date=25 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225094443/https://en.mercopress.com/2022/03/01/chilean-president-elect-again-condemns-russian-invasion-of-ukraine |url-status=live }} During his presidency, Chile supported United Nations resolutions demanding the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine{{cite news |author= |date=24 February 2023 |title=UN tells Russia to leave Ukraine: How did countries vote? |work=al-Jazeera |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/24/un-tells-russia-to-leave-ukraine-how-did-countries-vote |access-date=25 February 2023 |archive-date=21 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421233709/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/24/un-tells-russia-to-leave-ukraine-how-did-countries-vote |url-status=live }} and offered assistance to the Ukrainian government in clearing landmines left by Russian forces.{{cite news |last1=Stott |first1=Michael |last2=Murray |first2=Christine |last3=Elliott |first3=Lucinda |last4=Ingizza |first4=Carolina |last5=Chazan |first5=Guy |date=15 February 2023 |title='We are for peace': Latin America rejects pleas to send weapons to Ukraine |work=Financial Times |url=https://www.ft.com/content/fc8d51c8-5202-4862-a653-87d1603deded |access-date=25 February 2023 |archive-date=24 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224235444/https://www.ft.com/content/fc8d51c8-5202-4862-a653-87d1603deded |url-status=live }} Boric declined requests to supply Ukraine with weapons. The United States offered to replace any equipment donated by the Chilean Armed Forces to support the Ukrainian armed forces, an offer which Boric rejected.

With regard to the Israeli occupied territories, Boric has expressed support for the State 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.{{cite news |date=20 December 2021 |title=Anti-Zionist Gabriel Boric's presidential win leaves Chile's Jews worried |language=en |work=The Jerusalem Post |url=https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/kast-concedes-to-boric-in-chile-presidential-elections-689209 |url-status=live |access-date=21 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220154210/https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/kast-concedes-to-boric-in-chile-presidential-elections-689209 |archive-date=20 December 2021}} 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.{{Cite web |date=20 December 2021 |title=Gabriel Boric, antisionista que acusa a Israel de 'Estado genocida', es el nuevo presidente de Chile |url=https://www.enlacejudio.com/2021/12/20/gabriel-boric-antisionista-que-ha-acusado-a-israel-de-estado-genocida-es-el-nuevo-presidente-de-chile/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222022526/https://www.enlacejudio.com/2021/12/20/gabriel-boric-antisionista-que-ha-acusado-a-israel-de-estado-genocida-es-el-nuevo-presidente-de-chile/ |archive-date=22 December 2021 |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=Enlace Judío |language=es-MX}} Boric refuted accusations of antisemitism, asserting his rejection of all forms of discrimination. He considers the Israeli occupation of territories beyond the 1967 borders as a violation of international law.{{Cite web |last=Román |first=Cecilia |date=8 October 2019 |title=Feliz Día del Perdón, diputado: La discusión que abrió Boric entre judíos y palestinos |url=https://www.latercera.com/la-tercera-pm/noticia/feliz-dia-del-perdon-diputado-la-discusion-que-abrio-boric-entre-judios-y-palestinos/852362/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222022525/https://www.latercera.com/la-tercera-pm/noticia/feliz-dia-del-perdon-diputado-la-discusion-que-abrio-boric-entre-judios-y-palestinos/852362/ |archive-date=22 December 2021 |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=La Tercera}} In October 2021, Boric and other deputies introduced a bill to prohibit the import of products originating from Israeli settlements, which are considered illegal by the international community.{{cite news |date=6 October 2021 |title=Gabriel Boric se une a 'boicot' contra Israel en el Congreso |language=es |trans-title=Gabriel Boric joins the boycott against Israel in Congress |work=El Dínamo |url=https://www.eldinamo.cl/politica/2021/10/06/gabriel-boric-se-une-a-boicot-contra-israel-en-el-congreso/ |url-status=live |access-date=21 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221195103/https://www.eldinamo.cl/politica/2021/10/06/gabriel-boric-se-une-a-boicot-contra-israel-en-el-congreso/ |archive-date=21 December 2021}} In October 2023, Boric stated that Israel's attacks in the Gaza war "primarily" affected unarmed civilians, and were a potential war crime.{{cite web |last1=Dogan |first1=Sinan |title=Chile's president denounces Israeli attack on Gaza hospital |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/chiles-president-denounces-israeli-attack-on-gaza-hospital/3025607 |access-date=25 October 2023 |website=AA |archive-date=24 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231024171423/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/chiles-president-denounces-israeli-attack-on-gaza-hospital/3025607 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=Chile's Boric, after condemning Israel over Gaza, raises concerns with Biden |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/chiles-boric-after-condemning-israel-over-gaza-raise-concerns-with-biden-2023-11-02/ |work=Reuters |date=3 November 2023 |access-date=3 November 2023 |archive-date=3 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231103120021/https://www.reuters.com/world/chiles-boric-after-condemning-israel-over-gaza-raise-concerns-with-biden-2023-11-02/ |url-status=live }}

Gabriel Boric has been vocal about mental health issues and his personal struggles with obsessive–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.{{Cite web |last=Mardones |first=Carolina |title=Boric estará fuera del Congreso por TOC: ¿En qué consiste el trastorno que lo afecta? |url=https://www.t13.cl/noticia/tendencias/boric-estara-fuera-del-congreso-toc-consiste-trastorno-afecta |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222201335/https://www.t13.cl/noticia/tendencias/boric-estara-fuera-del-congreso-toc-consiste-trastorno-afecta |archive-date=22 December 2021 |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=Teletrece|date=4 October 2018 }}{{Cite web |date=7 October 2021 |title=Boric aseguró haberse sentido estigmatizado en el Congreso por su TOC: 'Cuando no hay argumentos, se utilizan insultos' |url=https://www.meganoticias.cl/elecciones-chile/354321-gabriel-boric-toc-trastorno-obsesivo-compulsivo-el-candidato-programa-mega-07-10-2021.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222201330/https://www.meganoticias.cl/elecciones-chile/354321-gabriel-boric-toc-trastorno-obsesivo-compulsivo-el-candidato-programa-mega-07-10-2021.html |archive-date=22 December 2021 |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=Meganoticias |language=es-cl}} The improvement of mental health services, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, was one of the central themes of his presidential campaign.{{Cite web |last1=Canales |first1=Ignacia |last2=Latorre |first2=Rocío |date=12 October 2021 |title=Plan universal de aseguramiento y salud mental: las reformas al sistema sanitario que proponen los candidatos presidenciales |url=https://www.latercera.com/nacional/noticia/plan-universal-de-aseguramiento-y-salud-mental-las-reformas-al-sistema-sanitario-que-proponen-los-candidatos-presidenciales/GUG6ACP6DNAMFELGYOJVMWDKDI/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222201328/https://www.latercera.com/nacional/noticia/plan-universal-de-aseguramiento-y-salud-mental-las-reformas-al-sistema-sanitario-que-proponen-los-candidatos-presidenciales/GUG6ACP6DNAMFELGYOJVMWDKDI/ |archive-date=22 December 2021 |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=La Tercera}}

Raised in a devout Catholic family, with his mother actively involved in the Schoenstatt Apostolic Movement, Boric now identifies as agnostic.{{Cite news |title=Gabriel Boric: el origen y los hitos en la vida del joven político que llega a La Moneda prometiendo cambiar Chile |language=es |work=BBC News Mundo |url=https://www.bbc.com/mundo/59722609 |url-status=live |access-date=27 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229032729/https://www.bbc.com/mundo/59722609 |archive-date=29 December 2021}} Between 2019 and 2023, he was in a relationship with anthropologist and sociologist Irina Karamanos. During Boric's presidential campaign, Karamanos expressed her belief that the role of the First Lady should be reevaluated to better suit modern times.{{Cite web |date=19 December 2021 |title=Quién es Irina Karamanos, la pareja de Boric que propuso reformular el cargo de primera dama |url=https://www.t13.cl/noticia/elecciones-2021/politica/quien-es-irina-karamanos-pareja-boric-reformular-cargo-primera-dama-19-12-2021 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222202830/https://www.t13.cl/noticia/elecciones-2021/politica/quien-es-irina-karamanos-pareja-boric-reformular-cargo-primera-dama-19-12-2021 |archive-date=22 December 2021 |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=Teletrece}}{{Cite web |date=20 December 2021 |title=¿Habrá primera dama en Chile cuando Gabriel Boric asuma el poder en 2022? |url=https://www.elespectador.com/mundo/america/irina-karamanos-sera-la-primera-dama-en-chile-cuando-boric-asuma-el-poder/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222051827/https://www.elespectador.com/mundo/america/irina-karamanos-sera-la-primera-dama-en-chile-cuando-boric-asuma-el-poder/ |archive-date=22 December 2021 |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=El Espectador |language=es}} 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.{{Cite instagram|postid=CztpDLIOGQf|last=Boric|first=Gabriel|user=gabrielboric|date=16 November 2023|accessdate=16 November 2023|title=Irina es una mujer extraordinaria, en todas las dimensiones en que se puede entender a una persona. De una curiosidad infinita por los misterios de la vida porque sobre todo tiene ganas de vivirla. Es generosa como nadie, tenga poco o mucho, siempre va a compartir porque (...)}}

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Boric's love for rock and metal music gained widespread attention during his presidential campaign. He frequently shared posts on social media about some of his favorite bands, such as Deftones, Tool, Nine Inch Nails, and Rammstein.{{cite web |date=21 December 2021 |title=Chile's new president-elect Gabriel Boric is just like us - a huge metalhead who loves Deftones and Rammstein |url=https://thenewfury.com/chiles-new-president-gabriel-boric-is-a-huge-metalhead-who-loves-deftones/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221081336/https://thenewfury.com/chiles-new-president-gabriel-boric-is-a-huge-metalhead-who-loves-deftones/ |archive-date=21 December 2021 |access-date=23 December 2021 |website=New Fury Media}} However, he has also mentioned enjoying musicians from other genres, such as Laura Pausini, Taylor Swift and Jeongyeon.{{Cite web |date=7 July 2017 |title=Boric: Me hice un mohicano porque encontré que Eduardo Vargas se veía minísimo |url=https://www.adnradio.cl/tiempo-libre/2017/07/07/boric-me-hice-un-mohicano-porque-encontre-que-eduardo-vargas-se-veia-minisimo-3514418.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231025835/https://www.adnradio.cl/tiempo-libre/2017/07/07/boric-me-hice-un-mohicano-porque-encontre-que-eduardo-vargas-se-veia-minisimo-3514418.html |archive-date=31 December 2021 |access-date=31 December 2021 |website=ADN |language=es}}{{Cite web |date=21 December 2021 |title=Chile's new president (Taylor's version): Gabriel Boric is a Swiftie |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2021-12-21/gabriel-boric-chile-president-elect-taylor-swift |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222195932/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2021-12-21/gabriel-boric-chile-president-elect-taylor-swift |archive-date=22 December 2021 |access-date=23 December 2021 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}} Additionally, Boric is a supporter of the football team Universidad Católica{{Cite web |date=21 December 2021 |title=De Cruzados a un cruzado: Universidad Católica felicita a Gabriel Boric por su triunfo en las elecciones presidenciales |url=https://www.elmostrador.cl/noticias/deportes/2021/12/21/de-cruzados-a-un-cruzado-universidad-catolica-felicita-a-gabriel-boric-por-su-triunfo-en-las-elecciones-presidenciales/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227014856/https://www.elmostrador.cl/noticias/deportes/2021/12/21/de-cruzados-a-un-cruzado-universidad-catolica-felicita-a-gabriel-boric-por-su-triunfo-en-las-elecciones-presidenciales/ |archive-date=27 December 2021 |access-date=27 December 2021 |website=El Mostrador |language=es}} and a Magic: the Gathering player.{{Cite web |date=17 January 2025 |title=Experience: I'm a world champion Pokémon player |url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/jan/17/experience-im-a-world-champion-pokemon-player |website=The Guardian |language=en-UK}}

Boric's appearance and style have faced scrutiny since his election as a deputy.{{Cite web |date=22 December 2021 |title=Desde su look rebelde hasta sus salidas de protocolo: Así es el "estilo Boric" que llegará a La Moneda |url=https://www.meganoticias.cl/nacional/362395-estilo-asi-es-gabriel-boric-look-rebelde-presidente-electo-chile-22-12-2021.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231025835/https://www.meganoticias.cl/nacional/362395-estilo-asi-es-gabriel-boric-look-rebelde-presidente-electo-chile-22-12-2021.html |archive-date=31 December 2021 |access-date=31 December 2021 |website=meganoticias.cl |language=es-cl}} 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 a mohawk hairstyle for several months. 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.{{Cite web |date=12 March 2014 |title=Diputado UDI se quejó por vestimenta de Gabriel Boric en el Congreso |url=https://www.cooperativa.cl/noticias/pais/politica/camara-de-diputados/diputado-udi-se-quejo-por-vestimenta-de-gabriel-boric-en-el-congreso/2014-03-12/142047.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231025835/https://www.cooperativa.cl/noticias/pais/politica/camara-de-diputados/diputado-udi-se-quejo-por-vestimenta-de-gabriel-boric-en-el-congreso/2014-03-12/142047.html |archive-date=31 December 2021 |access-date=31 December 2021 |website=Cooperativa.cl |language=Spanish}}{{Cite web |date=12 March 2014 |title=Gabriel Boric: "La ropa no es un tema para mi" |url=https://www.24horas.cl/politica/gabriel-boric-la-ropa-no-es-un-tema-para-mi-1124530 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231025834/https://www.24horas.cl/politica/gabriel-boric-la-ropa-no-es-un-tema-para-mi-1124530 |archive-date=31 December 2021 |access-date=31 December 2021 |website=24Horas.cl |language=es}} 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, a lenga tree, and a lighthouse.{{Cite web |last=Luna |first=Patricia |date=23 December 2021 |title=Chile's tattooed president-elect honors homeland in ink |url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/chiles-tattooed-president-elect-honors-homeland-ink-81907472 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211230041708/https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/chiles-tattooed-president-elect-honors-homeland-ink-81907472 |archive-date=30 December 2021 |access-date=30 December 2021 |website=ABC News |language=en}}

On December 2, 2024, Boric announced via Instagram that he and his partner, Paula Carrasco, a member of the Chilean women's national basketball team, are expecting their first child together.{{Cite web |last=Gabriel |date=4 December 2024 |title=Gabriel Boric Font on Instagram: Pregnancy announcement |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DDI_h0cO9pQ/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241204212527/https://www.instagram.com/p/DDI_h0cO9pQ/?igsh=MTNkdnhwemRtbGZneQ%3D%3D |archive-date=4 December 2024 |access-date=4 December 2024 |website=Instagram |language=es}} Carrasco has a child from a previous relationship. In February 2025, Boric revealed that they are expecting a baby girl.{{Cite web |work=Meganoticias |date=2025-02-08 |title="Una amiga en camino": Presidente Boric anuncia en posteo de felicitación a Vallejo que bebé que espera será una niña |url=https://www.meganoticias.cl/nacional/475234-presidente-boric-bebe-junto-a-su-pareja-sera-nina-respuesta-a-camila-vallejo-instahram-fds01-08-02-2025.html |access-date=2025-02-11 |language=es-cl}}

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2013 parliamentary elections for deputy of District 60 (Río Verde, Antártica, Laguna Blanca, Natales, Cabo de Hornos, Porvenir, Primavera, Punta Arenas, San Gregorio, Timaukel and Torres del Paine)

2017 parliamentary elections for deputy of District 28 (Río Verde, Antártica, Laguna Blanca, Natales, Cabo de Hornos, Porvenir, Primavera, Punta Arenas, San Gregorio, Timaukel and Torres del Paine){{Cite web|url=https://historico.servel.cl/servel/app/index.php?r=EleccionesGenerico&id=215|title=Elección de Diputados 2017 – Votación Candidatos por Distrito 28|access-date=20 December 2021|website=Servicio Electoral de Chile|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029183314/https://historico.servel.cl/servel/app/index.php?r=EleccionesGenerico&id=215|archive-date=29 October 2021|url-status=live|language=es-CL}}

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|cand1=Gabriel Boric Font

|party1={{lang|es|italic=no|Apruebo Dignidad}} (CS)

|votes1=1815024

|votes1_2=4620890

|cand2=José Antonio Kast

|party2=Christian Social Front (PLR)

|votes2=1961779

|votes2_2=3650088

|cand3=Franco Parisi

|party3=Party of the People

|votes3=900064

|cand4=Sebastián Sichel

|party4={{lang|es|italic=no|Chile Podemos Más}}

|votes4=898635

|cand5=Yasna Provoste

|party5=New Social Pact (PDC)

|votes5=815563

|cand6=Marco Enríquez-Ominami

|party6=Progressive Party

|votes6=534383

|cand7=Eduardo Artés

|party7=Patriotic Union (PC-AP)

|votes7=102897

|invalid=85973

|invalid2=92932

|electorate=15030974

|electorate2=15030974

|source=[https://tribunalcalificador.cl/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Resultados-Ofciales-Eleccion-Presidencial-21-de-noviembre-de-2021.xlsx Election Certification Court] (final first round results), [https://www.servelelecciones.cl/ Servel] (final second round results)
Note: First round: Invalid votes: 55,480 (0.79%), blank votes: 30,493 (0.43%).
Second round: Invalid votes: 68,802 (0.82%), blank votes: 24,130 (0.29%).

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