On Episode 2 of The LatinNews Podcast, we discuss the challenges facing President Gabriel Boric as he seeks to regain the political initiative which has swung considerably in favour of the rightwing opposition. Freelance journalist and expert analyst on Chile, Andrew Thompson joins The LatinNews Podcast to share his thoughts on the issues most affecting Boric from protests by militant Mapuche groups, Chile's worsening security situation, economic inequality and his need to score a quick and effective win, soon. Can Boric succeed in getting his government's second attempt at a constitutional reform passed through a referendum in December 2023?

 

Show Notes:

• Chilean democracy - post Pinochet era

• The emergence of Gabriel Boric 

• Why did the constitution reform fail? 

• Can President Boric claw back support?

Andrew Thompson is a journalist and political risk analyst who covers Latin America. 

He was previously a foreign correspondent in Mexico, Argentina and Brazil, and head of the BBC’s Latin American Service. 

He is currently focusing on journalism, economic analysis and political risk on a number of projects with different organizations, including Oxford Business Group, EIU, LatinNews, and Canning House.

 

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