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Coverage dated December 18, 2021 to December 19, 2021

Chileans elect leftist as president

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

SANTIAGO, Chile -- A leftist millennial who rose to prominence during anti-government protests was elected Chile's next president Sunday after a bruising campaign against a free-market firebrand likened to Donald Trump.

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  1. Washington Times

    Leftist millennial wins election as Chile’s next president (opens Washington Times)

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    A leftist millennial who rose to prominence during anti-government protests was elected Chile’s next president Sunday after a bruising campaign against a free-market firebrand likened to Donald Trump.

  2. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Chileans elect leftist as president (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    SANTIAGO, Chile -- A leftist millennial who rose to prominence during anti-government protests was elected Chile's next president Sunday after a bruising campaign against a free-market firebrand likened to Donald Trump.

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Leftist lawmaker Boric wins polarized election in Chile, to become nation's youngest president (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Run-off vote settles most polarized election in South American nation since return to democracy more than three decades ago.

  4. Wyoming Public Media

    A leftist millennial wins election as Chile's next president (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Gabriel Boric, 35, defeated a far-right lawmaker in a divisive election. Poised to become Chile's youngest modern president, he's vowed to expand social services and boost environmental protections.

  5. The Hill

    Chile elects millennial who wants to tax the rich as new president (opens The Hill)

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    Gabriel Boric, a leftist millennial who previously led anti-government student protests, won Chile's presidential election on Sunday and is set to become the country's youngest leader.

  6. Washington Post

    Former student activist wins Chile’s presidential election (opens Washington Post)

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    Gabriel Boric, 35, will take power in a country rocked by protests and the coronavirus.

  7. NPR

    Leftist millennial wins Chile's weekend presidential election (opens NPR)

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    Gabriel Boric, 35, who rose to prominence during anti-government protests was elected Chile's next president after a bruising campaign against a free-market firebrand likened to Donald Trump.

  8. KTVB Boise

    Leftist millennial, Boric, wins election as Chile's next president (opens KTVB Boise)

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    Boric's victory is likely to be felt throughout Latin America, where ideological divisions have been on the rise amid the coronavirus pandemic.

  9. KESQ Palm Springs

    Leftist Gabriel Boric, 35, wins Chile's presidential election (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    CNN By Karol Suarez, Rafael Romo, Helen Regan and Hira Humayun, CNN Leftist and former student leader Gabriel Boric, 35, will become Chile’s youngest President after he won a presidential runoff election on Sunday. With 99.95% of ballots counted, Boric won with 55.

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