Gabriel Boric to become Chile’s next President

At 35, Mr. Boric will become Chile's youngest modern President when he takes office in March and only the second millennial to lead in Latin America, after El Salvador's Nayib Bukele

A leftist millennial who rose to prominence during anti-government protests was elected Chile’s next President on December 19 after a bruising campaign against a free-market firebrand likened to Donald Trump.

With 56% of the votes, handily defeated by more than 10 points lawmaker José Antonio Kast, who tried unsuccessfully to scare voters that his young, inexperienced opponent would upend Chile's vaunted record as Latin America's most stable, advanced economy.

In a model of democratic civility that broke from the polarizing rhetoric of the campaign, Mr. Kast immediately conceded defeat, tweeting a photo of himself on the phone congratulating his opponent on his “grand triumph.” He then later traveled personally to Mr. Boric's campaign headquarters to meet with his rival.