Camilo Escalona, former president of the Senate and a historical figure of Chilean socialism, dies at age 71

Camilo Escalona Medina, former president and incumbent general secretary of the Socialist Party (PS) of Chile, passed away on Friday night at the age of 71.

The death of the prominent Chilean politician was officially announced by his political party through social media channels.

Escalona's passing marks the loss of a significant figure within Chilean socialism, given his long-standing leadership roles within the party.