Gabriel Borick was sworn in as Chile’s new president today.
The alumni leader took office after a landslide victory in December, and joined hands with an in-depth program of reforms in pensions, health and tax systems.
His coming to power is marked by several milestones: being the youngest president in Chile’s history (at the age of 36) and receiving the highest number of votes (4.6 million) at the time of election. .
In addition, she will lead a government with the largest number of female ministers in history: 14 ministries (out of a total of 24) will be headed by women.
One of the most eye-catching appointments IzKia ChicToday he became Chile’s first interior minister.
The 36-year-old doctor was the campaign manager for the president-elect, and gained prominence during epidemics when he was in charge of the Chilean Medical College.
Some pictures about this historic day.
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