Piñera delivers unifying speech after bitter campaign and landslide victory

Sebastián Piñera addressed Chile after gaining a second term in office on Sunday’s run-off election.

“We acknowledge this triumph with hope and faith”, Piñera said before welcoming his family on stage.

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“We are going to transform Chile, a new Chile with no poverty, with opportunities for all, a Chile (…) without abuses let alone discrimination”, he added.

“Our government will pursue a great dream, but it will never drift away from reality”, Piñera said.

“The road to better times for all Chileans will not be easy. That road is not paved. That road demands everyone’s contribution”, he added. “Better times” was his campaign slogan.

Specifically, Mr Piñera mentioned that his next administration will see to the creation of better jobs, with good salaries and better pensions, the latter being, at the moment, one of Chile’s biggest concerns.

He also promised to improve the health system and to grant “quality Education”.

In addition, he stated that he will fight crime and drug trafficking with “determination”.

His next administration will also bring a better treatment towards children, women, the elderly, the farming and rural world as well as indigenous people, he promised.

Moreover, he seeks to bring “more culture” and “more sport” for Chileans, and to champion the protection of nature.

Piñera also vowed to “feed our country’s soul” and to defend both the value and the dignity of “the gift of life”. He thanked God before ending his address.

Piñera thanked both Guillier and President Michelle Bachelet for their telephone calls after the results were announced and he highlighted the good wishes he received from them.

“May God bless Chile. May God bless all Chileans. Thank you very much. Good night and viva Chile”, Piñera said before leaving the stage.