Joaquín Lavín
Chilean politician and economist
Born
October 23rd, 1953
71 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Chile
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A prominent Chilean politician and economist, held the office of Mayor of Santiago and served as the Minister of Education. Participated in various presidential elections as a candidate, advocating for educational reform and economic development. Played a significant role in the political landscape of Chile, representing right-leaning parties and contributing to public policy debates.
Served as Mayor of Santiago
Acted as Minister of Education
Ran for President of Chile in multiple elections
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