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John Bartlett in Santiago

Gabriel Boric, 36, sworn in as president to herald new era for Chile

Gabriel Boric, Chile's new president, is applauded by his predecessor at the inauguration ceremony in Valparaiso on Friday.
Gabriel Boric, Chile's new president, is applauded by his predecessor at the inauguration ceremony in Valparaiso on Friday. Photograph: Martin Bernetti/AFP/Getty Images

After a dizzying rise from student protest leader to head of state in just over a decade, Gabriel Boric has been sworn in as Chile’s youngest ever president.

“Know that we are going to do our best to rise to the challenges we face as a country,” he said as he received the presidential sash at a ceremony in the port city of Valparaíso.

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