Joe Biden describes the Chilean presidential election as an ‘example’ for the whole world

Free and fair elections in Chile this month could set an “example” for the region and the rest of the world, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday during a meeting with the Latin American president-elect. Gabriel Boric.

According to a press release issued by White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki, Biden telephoned the president-elect to congratulate him on his victory, and the two discussed their common commitment to social justice, democracy, and human rights. rights and inclusive development.

“The (American) president praised the free and fair elections in Chile, which set a strong example for the region and the world,” the statement said.

Gabriel Boric’s victory adds to a winning streak of Latin American left-wing politicians, with some seeing a new “pink wave” in the region as the spread of poverty, partly due to the new coronavirus pandemic, turns voters to those in a larger state. and increase in social spending.

Joe Biden stressed to his interlocutor the importance he attaches to US-Chilean cooperation to promote a green and equitable recovery from the impact of the pandemic and to tackle the existential threat posed by climate change, according to Ms. Psaki.

Mr Biden also expressed condolences over the death of a 14-year-old girl from Chile inside a North Hollywood mall by a stray police officer. Valentina Oregiana-Peralta fell dead inside the rehearsal room when a police officer opened fire on a man who attacked another consumer.

The 14-year-old, born and raised in Santiago, had gone to the US six months ago with her mother and would be staying with her older sister for a while, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times.

Source: AMPE