Chile's president replaces five Cabinet ministers

President Gabriel Boric shook up his Cabinet on Friday, replacing five ministers on the eve of beginning his second year in power, and just after a defeat in a flagship tax overhaul to finance most of his government programs. It was the second time Boric has carried out a major Cabinet reshuffle.

The previous overhaul came in September when 62% of voters rejected a new constitution that had been championed by the president. Antonia Urrejola was removed Friday as foreign affairs minister and replaced by Alberto van Klaveren, a career diplomat who was assistant secretary for foreign affairs in 2006-2009.

The president also named new ministers to oversee the ministries of Public Works, Culture, Science and Sports. The president said he will continue pushing to expand wealth distribution, increase pensions and boost the minimum wage.