# Former Chilean President Boric Honors Deceased Socialist Leader Escalona

Ex-President Gabriel Boric paid tribute to socialist leader Camilo Escalona following his death at age 71.

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Camilo Escalona, a historic leader of the Chilean Socialist Party (PS), died on Friday at the age of 71 due to aggressive prostate cancer. [^1]

Boric stated that he personally said goodbye to Escalona on Thursday in the company of Escalona's wife, Jimena. [^2]

Former President Gabriel Boric visited the Clínica Indisa on Thursday to meet with Escalona's family and PS militants before his death. [^3]

Boric promised that new generations would know of Escalona's struggle and commitment, stating that thanks to him and his generation, they are there. [^4]

During his farewell, Boric promised Escalona that new generations would know of his struggle and commitment. [^5]

## What this stands on

1. Camilo Escalona, a historic leader of the Chilean Socialist Party (PS), died on Friday at the age of 71 due to aggressive prostate cancer. (La Tercera, News)
2. Boric stated that he personally said goodbye to Escalona on Thursday in the company of Escalona's wife, Jimena. (La Tercera, News)
3. Former President Gabriel Boric visited the Clínica Indisa on Thursday to meet with Escalona's family and PS militants before his death. (La Tercera, News)
4. Boric promised that new generations would know of Escalona's struggle and commitment, stating that thanks to him and his generation, they are there. (cooperativa.cl, News)
5. During his farewell, Boric promised Escalona that new generations would know of his struggle and commitment. (La Tercera, News)

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