The Battle for Boric's Soul
In Caracas, Havana, Mexico City, and Buenos Aires, the standard-bearers of Latin America's radical left have celebrated the result of Chile’s presidential election, apparently viewing the millennial leftist as one of them. But they might end up being disappointed.
MEXICO CITY – Chile has long been something of a bellwether in Latin America. So, when Chilean voters elected the left-wing Gabriel Boric, a 35-year-old former student leader, as president on Sunday, the rest of Latin America wanted to know: What does this mean for Chile – and for us?