Merluzo is Spanish for hake and became a popular online nickname for Gabriel Boric during his presidency in Chile, especially among critics on social media. Short audio clips using the name spread through political meme pages, video edits and messaging groups, where a familiar nickname works faster than a full explanation. This version, labelled Merluzo 2, is one of several variations shared on soundboards. It remains in use because Chilean political humor relies heavily on nicknames, and the clip can signal a stance on Boric in seconds.