Gabriel Boric Criticizes Authoritarian Regimes
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has been a vocal critic of dictatorships, specifically targeting the regimes of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo in Nicaragua, as well as Venezuela.
“One’s homeland doesn’t depend on papers signed by dictators but is something far beyond that.”
Boric made these comments during the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the attempted assassination of Chilean dissident Bernardo Leighton in Rome, where he also warned of the rise of authoritarianism worldwide.
- Boric emphasized the importance of the left speaking out against authoritarian deviations.
- He stressed that the defense of democracy must be unwavering and without double standards.
Author's summary: Boric criticizes Ortega's regime.