Sebastián Piñera: reactions of world leaders to the death of Chile’s former president

Without any distinction of ideology, the news of Former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera passes away Who died in a helicopter crash this Tuesday, received many messages of condolence from politicians and prominent leaders inside and outside the country, who praised the former President.

Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared three days of national mourning in the country and said: “I would like to express my condolences on the death of President Piñera.

“In particular, I extend a loving embrace to his wife, his children and all Chileans who have received this news with sadness,” said Boric, who will succeed Pinera as president in 2022.

Also in Chile, former President Michelle Bachelet also expressed grief over the loss. “I deeply regret the death of former President Sebastián Piñera. In these difficult moments, my condolences to his family, friends and loved ones, Renovation Nacional and all Chileans who are suffering from his passing today.”

Bachelet praised “former President Piñera’s commitment” to Chile and “democracy”.Also “his tireless hard work and service towards the nation.”

From Brazil, its President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared himself “surprised and saddened” by the news. He said, “It is tragic that he passed away suddenly” and expressed his condolences to his family and friends.

outside chile, One of those most affected was former Colombian President Iván DuqueWho published an emotional message on X: “I feel the greatest sadness over the death of my great friend and colleague Sebastián Piñera.”

Duque described Piñera as “a unique leader, an honest human being and a friend like few others, who always supported Colombia.”

Another former President of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos, praised Piñera as a “great ally of Colombia” and highlighted that he “supported and was the guarantor of the peace process” in that country.

In Mexico, former President Felipe Calderón mourned the death of Piñera, whom he described as a “friend”. “His family has lost an exemplary husband and father. Chile has lost one of its best presidents. Democracy has lost a fighter. Latin America has lost a great leader and unique economist. “I embrace his family and the people of Chile.”

Former Argentinian President Mauricio Macri declared himself deeply affected: “It’s really a complete, irreparable loss,” Macri said. He also praised the deceased, whom he described as a “friend and a remarkable leader”. Did.

Also from Argentina, former President Cristina Fernandez, who highlighted Pinera’s image above the differences that separate them, said: “As everyone knows Our views were not identical, but we were always united by a relationship of great respect. He was a right-wing figure, but deeply democratic. “I remember his sense of humor and the warmth of his family, whom I met in Chile.”

Published by Venezuela, its President Nicolas Maduro

“On behalf of Venezuela we express our sincere words of support and solidarity, wishing strength for all his family and friends. Rest in peace!” Maduro said.

In Bolivia, former President Evo Morales published a message of condolence over Piñera’s physical disappearance. He wrote in

Governments and foreign ministries throughout Latin America and elsewhere in the world also sent official messages of condolences.

On the other side of the Atlantic, French President Emmanuel Macron, Piñera was described in X as “a tireless force for the growth and development of his country”.“An international leader who is committed to our cause for the Amazon, a friend of France” and expressed his condolences to his family, friends and the people of Chile.

The Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, declared himself disappointed by Piñera’s death.

“During his tenure, we strengthened ties between our two countries and together we made COP 25 possible at a critical moment in the fight against the climate emergency,” he said.

Foreign Secretary and former British Prime Minister, David Cameron, described himself as “deeply saddened” by the news of the death of a leader whom he described as “a true friend”.

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