Chilean President Gabriel Boric Faces Sexual Harassment Investigation

The allegations, stemming from events over a decade ago, are under review while Boric denies wrongdoing and claims to be the victim of harassment.

Chilean prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against President Gabriel Boric based on a complaint filed in September 2024.
The allegations relate to incidents from 2013 to 2014 when Boric was an intern in Punta Arenas; the complaint also accuses him of leaking private images.
Boric, through his lawyer, categorically denies the claims and asserts that he was the victim of systematic harassment via unsolicited emails, including explicit images, from the complainant.
Prosecutors have confirmed the case is under investigation by a specialized team, with no formal charges filed or accusations made against either party so far.
The case emerges as Boric's administration deals with unrelated controversies, including the recent arrest of a former official on separate misconduct allegations.