Chile President Pinera meets President-elect Boric

Chilean President-elect Gabriel Boric met with outgoing leader Sebastian Pinera on Monday following his historic victory in the country's presidential runoff.

Pinera briefed his successor on topics including the coronavirus pandemic as the pair met at the La Moneda presidential palace in Santiago.

Speaking to the media after the talks, Boric stressed the need for international collaboration in efforts to control the virus.

He also promised to support workers and the elderly through the economic impact of the pandemic.

With 56% of the votes, Boric on Sunday handily defeated his opponent, far right lawmaker José Antonio Kast, and at age 35 was elected Chile's youngest modern president.

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