Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle

Chilean politician and former president

Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle - Chilean politician and former president
Born

June 24th, 1942
83 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Chile

Links & References

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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