Graphic: Chile’s Young Politicians
AQ looks at indicators measuring youth participation in politics—and profiles leading politicians age 40 and under.
This article is adapted from AQ's special report on millennials in politics. Click here for the full list of countries. Former leaders from Chile’s influential student movement have steadily entered elected office since 2011. The most prominent example is 36-year-old President Gabriel Boric, whose initial cabinet had an average age of 49. Since the widespread protests of late 2019, Chile has held several elections that have brought in new leadership at the national and local levels. 35.2 Median age of population 52.1 Average age in Congress 21 Minimum age...
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