Jake Johnson is a senior editor and staff writer for Common Dreams.
Socialist Gabriel Boric's victory in Chile's high-stakes presidential election Sunday was hailed by progressives worldwide as an inspiring example of how a democratic groundswell can overcome deeply entrenched forces of reaction and chart a path toward a more just, equal, and sustainable future. 'If Chile was the cradle of neoliberalism, it will also be its grave.
The transition of power comes amid national turmoil fueled by the Covid-19 pandemic and deep-seated economic and political crises that have made the South American nation one of the most unequal OECD countries. Last month, Chileans voted by an overwhelming margin to rewrite the nation's Pinochet-era constitution, an indication of the widespread desire for systemic change. 'If Chile was the cradle of neoliberalism, it will also be its grave.
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