Chile's Boric reshuffles cabinet after voters reject new constitution
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- 07 Sep 2022
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Chile's President Gabriel Boric announced a major overhaul of his cabinet Tuesday after voters overwhelmingly rejected a new constitution that was key to his ambitious agenda.
Just six months into his presidency, Boric announced replacements for his ministers of mining, energy and the interior. He also replaced the minister secretary-general, who oversees the president's legislative agenda.
In a speech at La Moneda presidential palace, Boric said the cabinet overhaul was "one of the hardest things" he has done, but it was necessary to broaden the government's coalition.
"You can't govern superficially," Boric said. "It hasn't been easy, but changes are never easy."
Boric named Carolina Toha, an experienced centrist politician who served as mayor of Santiago and as a minister under former President Michelle Bachelet, to replace Izkia Siches as interior minister.
Siches, a doctor by trade who gained popularity during the pandemic, faced a number of controversies since taking office. Read More...
