Joaquín Lavín
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About
Chilean politician who is a member of the Independent Democratic Union Party. He formerly served as the mayor of Los Condes, a district within the capital city of Santiago. He also became the mayor of Santiago itself. He ran for president in 1999 and 2005, losing both times. He launched a third bid for president in 2021 but lost during the primary elections. He uses his joaquin.lavin TikTok account to promote his policies, to connect with his constituents and to share jokes. He has acquired 110,000 followers.
Before Fame
He studied economics at the University of Chicago.
Trivia
He worked as Minister of Education and Minister of Social Development, which are both federal positions.
Family Life
He is the son of Joaquín Lavín Pradenas and Carmen Infante Vial. His father was a landowner. He married María Estela León Ruíz, with whom he shares seven children.
Associated With
He studied under Milton Friedman while at the University of Chicago.
