Early Life and Education of Gabriel Boric: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Gabriel Boric. A timeline of key moments.

Gabriel Boric Font is a Chilean politician who has served as the President of Chile since March 2022. Prior to his presidency, he was a two-term deputy in the Chamber of Deputies, marking his earlier involvement in Chilean politics.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1908: Birth of Grandfather Luis Boric Crnosija

In 1908, Luis Boric Crnosija, Gabriel Boric's grandfather, was born. He was one of the ten children of Juan Boric and Natalia Crnosija who were born in Magallanes after migrating from Croatia.

February 1986: Gabriel Boric Born

In February 1986, Gabriel Boric Font was born. He is now a Chilean politician and the President of Chile since March 2022.

1986: Born in Punta Arenas

In 1986, Gabriel Boric was born in Punta Arenas, Chile. He has two brothers, Simón and Tomás.

1999: Re-established Federation of Secondary School Students

In 1999, Gabriel Boric played an active role in re-establishing the Federation of Secondary School Students of Punta Arenas.

2000: Continued Role in Federation of Secondary School Students

In 2000, Gabriel Boric continued his active role in re-establishing the Federation of Secondary School Students of Punta Arenas.

2004: Moved to Santiago to Attend Law School

In 2004, Gabriel Boric moved to Santiago to attend law school at the University of Chile after attending The British School in his hometown.

2008: Advisor to Students' Union of the Law Department

In 2008, Gabriel Boric served as an advisor to the Students' Union of the Law Department.

2009: Assumed Presidency of Students' Union

In 2009, Gabriel Boric assumed the presidency of the Students' Union and led a 44-day protest against the dean, Roberto Nahum.

2009: Appointed President of Law School Students' Union

In 2009, Gabriel Boric completed his coursework and was appointed as the President of the Law School students' union at the University of Chile.

2010: Represented Students as University Senator

From 2010, Gabriel Boric represented students as a university senator.

December 2011: Elected President of FECh

In December 2011, Gabriel Boric was elected President of the University of Chile Student Federation (FECh), defeating Camila Vallejo.

2011: Failed Law Exam

In 2011, Gabriel Boric did not pass the law exam and chose not to retake it, thus not obtaining a law degree.

2011: Led Student Protests

In 2011, Gabriel Boric rose to prominence as a student leader at the University of Chile, leading its student federation during the student protests.

2012: Represented Students as University Senator

In 2012, Gabriel Boric continued to represent students as a university senator.

2016: Boric defends probation program for convicts in Valparaíso

In 2016, Boric defended a program to put 400 convicts in Valparaíso on probation due to overcrowding in Chilean prisons, criticizing penal populism.

2016: Autonomous Left Disbanded; Autonomist Movement Founded

In 2016, the Autonomous Left disbanded, leading Gabriel Boric and his allies to found the Autonomist Movement, aiming for a new leftist coalition.

2018: Leave of Absence from Congress

In 2018, Gabriel Boric took a leave of absence from Congress after being hospitalized due to his obsessive–compulsive disorder.

2019: Relationship with Irina Karamanos

Gabriel Boric was in a relationship with anthropologist and sociologist Irina Karamanos between 2019 and 2023.

May 2021: Elections

In May 2021, elections were held, which included mayors, regional governors, and members of the Constitutional Convention.

2021: Boric pledges to restrict forestry companies

Boric pledged in 2021 to impose restrictions on large forestry companies during his presidency.

2021: Boric criticizes penal populism in Apruebo Dignidad primaries

During a debate in the 2021 Apruebo Dignidad primaries, Boric once again criticized the shortcomings of penal populism in providing effective solutions.

2021: Boric criticizes Venezuela and Nicaraguan election

In 2021, during his presidential campaign, Boric asserted that Venezuela is a failed example and labeled the Nicaraguan general election as fraudulent, calling on the Communist Party of Chile to retract its support for Daniel Ortega's government.

May 2022: Boric reiterates concerns about the forestry industry

In a May 2022 interview on Televisión Nacional de Chile, President Boric reiterated his concerns about the forestry industry and the impact of pine and eucalyptus plantations on Mapuche communities.

December 2022: Dissolution of First Lady Institutional Prerogatives

In December 2022, Irina Karamanos dissolved the institutional prerogatives of the First Lady role.

2022: Boric condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine

In 2022, President Boric condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine, stating it was a violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and an illegitimate use of force.

2022: Boric condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine and rejects weapons supply

In 2022, President Boric strongly condemned the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine as an "unacceptable war of aggression." Chile supported United Nations resolutions and offered assistance in clearing landmines, but Boric declined requests to supply Ukraine with weapons, rejecting an offer from the United States to replace any equipment donated by the Chilean Armed Forces.

November 2023: End of Relationship with Irina Karamanos

In November 2023, Gabriel Boric and Irina Karamanos announced the end of their relationship.

2023: Boric expresses desire to overthrow capitalism

In a 2023 interview, President Boric expressed his desire to overthrow capitalism while also stating that it cannot be overthrown without a viable alternative.