A Challenging Start for Gabriel Boric
Chile’s young president faces sinking approval, as does the constitutional convention ahead of a critical September plebiscite.
SANTIAGO — The causes were complex, but one thing is crystal-clear about the prevailing mood here since massive street protests erupted in October 2019: Chileans want change. The installation of a constitutional convention and the election of President Gabriel Boric represented the two most important responses to these demands. And yet both got off to a difficult start. If it is true that there’s never a second chance to make a first impression, this could end up being an enduring, and severe, problem for both. Boric took office just over a month ago amid a wave of optimism and...
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