FILE PHOTO: Chile's President-elect Gabriel Boric gestures as he celebrates with supporters after winning the presidential election in Santiago, Chile, December 19, 2021. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido/File Photo
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - New Chilean President Gabriel Boric, a 36-year-old from outside the political mainstream, has pledged to shake up the Andean country's social fabric and its market-led economic model, although there are signs he has moderated since winning election last year.
The former student protest leader and lawmaker takes office on Friday with a majority female Cabinet. A mix of progressives and technocrat among his ministers has soothed some market fears about his presidency, but he faces real challenges ahead.
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