Chile's Boric tries to arrest decline in first state of the union

[TexasTowelie]

Chile's new president has given his first State of the Union Address. Gabriel Boric pushed for unity as he faces a slump in his approval ratings.

Boric has been in office for less than three months but the approval rating of Chile's youngest ever president has already fallen. He is facing an escalating armed conflict with indigenous Mapuche groups, anger at soaring inflation as well as student protests demanding food subsidies and public school improvements.

[Judi Lynn]

1. Hope Pres. Boric is well acquainted with the rigid, totally undemocratic right-wing,

and is totally prepared to face their treacherous fascist war they always launch against all moderates and progressive people who dare aspire to leadership. Hope he is tough, and won't give up.