A politician has flaunted her stunning curves in a bikini – admitting it took 23 years to feel confident enough to wear one again.
Monica Arce, who served as an independent deputy for Chile’s District 12 from 2022 to 2026, took to Instagram to share her eye-popping glow at the age of 40.
The mum of four posted fetching photos of herself in a bikini on a beach.
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She also shared a powerful reflection on the brutal body-shaming she had to endure in parliament.
Monica revealed that years of crippling insecurity worsened dramatically during her four years in Congress of Chile, as reported by Need To Know.
Critics, including some colleagues, targeted her appearance instead of her politics – even slamming her shortly after giving birth.
She explained: “It took 23 years for me to dare wear a swimsuit again.
“When they didn’t like my policies or interventions, they didn’t criticise my ideas.
“They used my physical appearance to insult me.”
She was then branded “superficial and vain” for focusing on her health and fitness.
But the ex-MP, a logistics engineer by training, said she has emerged stronger from the experience.
“At 40, I feel incredibly proud of my process… professionally, physically and above all, spiritually,” she said.
“The most visible change for most was my physical one, but those closest to me witnessed that the biggest change was forged in my soul.”
Monica, who did not seek re-election in 2025, now focuses on local activism in areas like her home city of Puente Alto, Chile.
Her candid post has sparked a wave of support online, with many praising her for turning the tables on toxic political hate.
One supporter said: “You’ve always been a beautiful Chilean girl, let the others cry with envy!”
“You’ve always been beautiful, it’s so nice to see you happy,” added Camila.
Eugenia remarked: “Admirable Monica, you look wonderful, and you were beautiful before too.”
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