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Chile's Boric seeks to placate amid challenges in first state of the union

Chile's President Gabriel Boric speaks during his first annual address at the national congress building in Valparaiso, Chile June 1, 2022. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido

Chilean President Gabriel Boric struck a conciliatory tone and outlined his government's plans to tackle a slew of issues amid a sharp drop in his approval rating during his first State of the Union Address on Wednesday.

Emphasizing the need for all Chileans to work together to address issues from safety to tax reform, Boric also spoke neutrally about the new constitution, for which support has dwindled.

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