Gabriel Boric facts for kids

Quick facts for kids His Excellency Gabriel Boric
Official portrait, 2022
37th President of Chile
Incumbent
Assumed office 11 March 2022
Preceded by	Sebastián Piñera
Member of the Chamber of Deputies from Magallanes
In office 11 March 2018 – 11 March 2022
Preceded by	District established
Succeeded by	Javiera Morales
Constituency	28th district
In office 11 March 2014 – 11 March 2018
Preceded by	Miodrag Marinovic
Succeeded by	District suppressed
Constituency	60th district
President of the University of Chile Student Federation
In office 19 December 2011 – 28 November 2012
Preceded by	Camila Vallejo
Succeeded by	Andrés Fielbaum
Personal details
Born	(1986-02-11) 11 February 1986 (age 38) Punta Arenas, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena Region, Chile
Political party	Social Convergence (2018–2024) Broad Front (2024–present)
Other political affiliations	Autonomous Left (2008–2016) Autonomist Movement (2016–2018) Broad Front (2017–2024) Apruebo Dignidad (2021–2023) Government Alliance (2022–present) Unity for Chile (2023)
Domestic partner	Irina Karamanos (2019–2023)
Relatives	Vladimiro Boric Crnosija (grand-uncle)
Education	University of Chile (did not graduate)
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Gabriel Boric Font ( born 11 February 1986) is a Chilean politician who has been President of Chile since 2022. He previously served two four-year terms as a deputy in the Chamber of Deputies.

Early life and education

Gabriel Boric was born in Punta Arenas in 1986. He has two brothers, Simón and Tomás.

Gabriel Boric's father, Luis Boric Scarpa, is a chemical engineer who served as a government employee at Empresa Nacional del Petróleo for over 40 years. His mother, María Soledad Font Aguilera, is of Catalan descent.

Boric studied at The British School in his hometown before moving to Santiago in 2004 to attend law school at the University of Chile. 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.

Political career

Boric as President of the University of Chile Students Federation, in 2012.

Boric initially gained prominence as a student leader while studying law at the University of Chile, where he led its influential student federation during the 2011 student protests. He served in the Chamber of Deputies from 2014 to 2022, representing the Magallanes and Antártica Chilena district. He first ran as an independent candidate in 2013 and later as part of the Broad Front coalition in 2017. In 2018, Boric founded the Social Convergence party, one of the parties that constitute the Broad Front. During the 2019 civil unrest in Chile, Boric played a pivotal role in negotiating the agreement that led to the October 2020 constitutional referendum.

In December 2021, Boric secured the country's presidency by defeating José Antonio Kast in the second round of the presidential election, receiving 55.9% of the votes. Following his election, Boric became the youngest president in Chilean history and is currently the seventh youngest serving state leader in the world.

2014 (first)

2014 (second)

2018

Official portraits of Gabriel Boric as a deputy.

Presidency (2022–present)

Gabriel Boric during his inauguration ceremony, on 11 March 2022.

Boric presents the signatures required to run as a presidential candidate.

Official portrait of the first cabinet of the Boric government.

President Sebastián Piñera receives President-elect Boric in La Moneda Palace after his election, December 2021

Boric with Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau in 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.

In September 2022, the Constitutional Convention proposed a more progressive constitution, which was under development from 4 July 2021 (during former president Sebastián Piñera's government) to 4 July 2022 (four months into Boric's government). However, it was rejected by a margin of 62% to 38%. The proposed constitution faced "intense criticism that it was too long, too left-leaning and too radical".

In April 2022, Boric embarked on his first presidential trip to Argentina, where he met with President Alberto Fernández. During his visit, Boric emphasized the need to resolve remaining territorial disputes with Argentina and stressed the importance of fostering a sense of brotherhood between the two countries. Additionally, he reiterated his support for Argentina's sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.

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.

Boric took office with a 50% approval rating. 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. In August 2023, Boric's approval rating hovered around 30%, with still a majority of disapproval.

Personal life

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.

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. 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.

Boric wearing a Nine Inch Nails hat in 2015.

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. However, he has also mentioned enjoying musicians from other genres, such as Laura Pausini, Taylor Swift and Jeongyeon. Additionally, Boric is a supporter of the football team Universidad Católica.

Boric's appearance and style have faced scrutiny since his election as a deputy. 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. 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.

On December 2, 2024, Boric announced through Instagram that he and his partner, Paula Carrasco, a member of the Chilean women's national basketball team, are expecting their first child. Carrasco has a child from a previous relationship.

Honours

National honours

• Grand-Master (2022) and Collar of the Order of Merit
• Grand-Master (2022) and Collar of the Order of Bernardo O'Higgins

International honours

Ribbon	Distinction	Country	Date	Location	Notes	Reference
	Grand Order of King Tomislav	Croatia	12 December 2022	Santiago	Highest civil decoration in Croatia
	Order of Boyacá	Colombia	9 January 2023	Santiago	Highest civil decoration in Colombia

Electoral history

2013 parliamentary elections

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

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)

2021 presidential elections

Images for kids

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  Boric with President of Argentina Alberto Fernández at the 9th Summit of the Americas in June 2022.

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  Boric with President of the United States Joe Biden in 2022.

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  Boric with Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida in Bangkok in November 2022.

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  Boric with President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasília in May 2023.

See also

In Spanish: Gabriel Boric para niños

• Leaders of the 2011 Chilean protests
• List of state leaders by age#Youngest serving state leaders
• Education in Chile