New generation of Chilean candidates show desire for moderation Issued on: 20/07/2021 - 00:34 Chile's primaries on July 18, 2021 through up some surprising results that showed voters wanted a move towards more centrist policies JAVIER TORRES AFP/File 3 min Santiago (AFP) The election of former student leader Gabriel Boric and right-wing independent Sebastian Sichel in presidential primaries shows Chileans are opting for gradual change towards a more moderate politics, say analysts. Sunday's primaries delivered a chastening blow to the most traditional candidates from the left and right wing coalitions that took part, as well as the opinion polls. Congressman Boric, who at 35 only just meets the minimum age to stand for the presidency, convincingly defeated Communist Party candidate Daniel Jadue in the left-wing coalition's primary.