Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle
Chilean politician and former president
Born
June 24th, 1942
82 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Chile
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Served as the 32nd President of Chile from 1994 to 2000. Played a significant role in the political transition following the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. Championed a number of reforms in education, housing, and social welfare. Initiated policies aimed at promoting economic growth and reducing poverty, emphasizing access to basic services for the population.
Presidency of Chile from 1994 to 2000
Engineer and leader in political reforms
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