Chile

Carlo Arqueros is a Chilean politician and economist currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile, representing the 3rd District of the Antofagasta Region. Born in 1972, he holds a degree in commercial engineering from the Catholic University of the North and a master's degree in Management Control from the University of Chile. Before his election to the Chamber of Deputies in 2025, he built a professional career spanning over 25 years as a consultant in the mining and service industries, while also contributing to academia as a lecturer and advisory committee member. He is a member of the Republican Party of Chile.

Fabián Ossandón is a Chilean politician and civil engineer currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile, representing the Antofagasta Region. Born in Antofagasta, he holds a degree in civil engineering and a master's in public management and regional development. Before his election to the Chamber of Deputies in 2025, he served as a regional councilor for Antofagasta from 2021 to 2024. Throughout his career, he has been involved in community coordination and regional development initiatives, emphasizing a focus on practical solutions to social issues.

Sebastián Videla is a Chilean politician and current member of the Chamber of Deputies representing the 3rd District of the Antofagasta Region. Born in Antofagasta, he gained public recognition as a social communicator and media personality known as "Ciudadano Videla." Before his election to Congress in 2021, he worked in radio and television and served as a communications advisor for the Antofagasta municipality. His political work focuses on community advocacy, urban development, and public security issues.

Jaime Araya Guerrero is a Chilean lawyer and politician currently serving as a Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile, representing the 3rd District of the Antofagasta Region since 2022. Although officially independent, he leads the parliamentary caucus of the Party for Democracy (PPD). Before his election to Congress, he served as a municipal councillor in Antofagasta and briefly as acting mayor in 2012. His legislative work focuses on environmental protection, citizen security, and institutional reform, with a notable emphasis on combating transnational organized crime in northern Chile.

Flor Contreras Vivallo is a Chilean politician currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile, representing the 23rd District for the 2026–2030 legislative term. Born in Temuco in 1970, she is a business administration engineer who previously worked with organizations such as World Vision Chile and Fundación Tierra de Esperanza, focusing on vulnerable families and at-risk children. A member of the Party of the People (PDG) since 2021, she has been active in community-oriented initiatives and citizen participation programs within the Araucanía Region before her successful election to Congress in 2025.

Gloria Naveillán is a Chilean politician currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies for District 22. Born in Chicago, she later moved to Chile where she became involved in agricultural leadership and municipal public relations. After an unsuccessful bid for office in 2017, she was elected to the Chamber of Deputies in 2021 and subsequently re-elected in 2025. Naveillán, who holds multiple nationalities, is a member of the National Libertarian Party and focuses her political work on issues related to regional development and indigenous law.

Stephan Schubert is a Chilean lawyer and politician serving as a Deputy for District 23 since 2022. A graduate of Diego Portales University, he previously worked as a lawyer and university lecturer before entering politics. Schubert is a member of the Republican Party and currently chairs the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Deputies. His political platform focuses on regional security, specifically combating terrorism and drug trafficking in the Araucanía Region, and advocating for individual pension accounts.

Ericka Ñanco is a Chilean politician and activist of Mapuche descent currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies for District No. 23. An agronomist by training, she previously held leadership roles in the Democratic Revolution party and worked with various feminist and intercultural organizations. Elected in 2021 as the first Mapuche woman to represent her district, she focuses on issues of plurinationality, regional development, and social justice. She joined the Frente Amplio party in 2024.

Jorge Díaz Ibarra is a Chilean politician and lawyer currently serving as a Member of the Chamber of Deputies for the 1st District. A member of the Christian Democratic Party, he previously served as the first Regional Governor of the Arica and Parinacota Region from 2021 to 2024. Earlier in his career, he was a Regional Councillor for the province of Arica and held the presidency of the Regional Council. He holds a law degree from the University of Tarapacá and a master's degree in Public Management and Public Policy.

Stéphanie Jéldrez Ortiz is a Chilean politician currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile, representing the 1st District of the Arica and Parinacota Region for the 2026–2030 legislative term. Before her election to Congress, she worked as a teacher and a local public employee. Jéldrez gained political prominence as a spokesperson for the 'Con mi plata no' campaign during the 2021–2022 constitutional process and later ran for mayor of Arica in 2024. She holds a degree in History and Geography Education from the University of Tarapacá and a master's degree in Disaster Risk Management from the Catholic University of Murcia.

Luis Fabián Malla Valenzuela is a Chilean politician currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile for the 2022–2026 term. Born in Ovalle in 1992, he began his career as a social leader and youth activist in Arica, focusing on cultural initiatives and community engagement. Before his election to the national legislature, he served as a municipal councillor for Arica from 2016 to 2020. Malla holds a degree in Business Administration Engineering and continues to advocate for regional development and youth participation.

Cristián Tapia Ramos is a Chilean politician currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile for the 4th District of the Atacama Region. Before entering national politics, he had a long career as a trade union leader in the mining sector and served as the Mayor of Vallenar for three consecutive terms between 2008 and 2020. A former member of the Movimiento Amplio Social, he was elected to his current parliamentary seat in 2021 as an independent candidate running under the Party for Democracy quota.

Ignacio José Urcullú Clèment-Lund is a Chilean politician and environmental engineer serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile since March 2026, representing the Atacama Region. Before his election to the national legislature, he held various public service roles, including serving as the provincial governor of Chañaral and as a presidential provincial delegate. Professionally, he has extensive experience in environmental management and territorial planning within the mining sector, having worked as an environmental consultant and adviser for both private companies and public agencies.

Juan Santana is a Chilean politician currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile, representing the 4th District of the Atacama Region. Born in Vallenar, he is a journalist by profession and began his political career as a student leader at the University of Chile. Before his election to the Chamber of Deputies in 2017, he served as a Regional Councillor for the Huasco Province. A member of the Socialist Party of Chile, he has been an active voice in legislative debates regarding pension reform and public education policy.

Paula Olmos is a Chilean politician currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies for the 4th District of the Atacama Region. Born in Diego de Almagro in 1982, she pursued technical studies in mining and business administration before entering politics. She became involved with the Party of the People in 2021, serving as a coordinator for the party's women's area. After an unsuccessful bid in 2021, she was elected to the National Congress in the 2025 parliamentary elections.

Jaime Mulet is a Chilean politician and lawyer currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies for the Atacama Region. A long-time advocate for regionalism and decentralization, he founded the Social Green Regionalist Federation (FRVS) in 2015 to represent rural and indigenous interests. Throughout his career, he has been a vocal critic of centralism and large-scale unregulated mining. Mulet previously served in the Christian Democratic Party and has participated in multiple presidential primary cycles, consistently championing environmental protection and social reform within Chile's political landscape.

Yesenia Alejandra Valdebenito Torres is a Chilean politician and midwife currently serving as a Member of the Chamber of Deputies for the 27th District of the Aysén Region. Born in Concepción in 1975, she holds a degree in Obstetrics and Childcare from the University of Concepción and a master's degree in Hospital Administration. Before her election to the Chamber of Deputies in 2025, she served as the Regional Ministerial Secretary of Health for Aysén between 2018 and 2021, where she managed public health responses during the COVID-19 pandemic. She is a member of the Independent Democratic Union and has dedicated her career to maternal and child health and regional public administration.

Andrea Macías is a Chilean politician and sociologist currently serving as a Member of the Chamber of Deputies for the 27th District. A lifelong member of the Socialist Party of Chile, she previously served as the Regional Governor of Aysén from 2021 to 2024, becoming the first woman to hold that office. Earlier in her career, she was a Regional Councillor for the province of Coyhaique. She holds a degree in sociology from the University of La Frontera and has focused her political work on regionalization and environmental issues.

René Osvaldo Alinco Bustos is a Chilean politician and trade union leader currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile. Born in 1958, he spent his early career working in metallurgy and construction, including time in Argentina, before becoming a prominent labor organizer in the Aysén Region. He served as a municipal councillor in Coyhaique from 1996 to 2005 and has been involved with several political parties throughout his career, including the Party for Democracy and the Progressive Party. He was elected to his current parliamentary seat in 2021 as an independent candidate, representing the 27th District for the 2022–2026 term.

Álvaro Ortiz Vera is a Chilean politician and journalist currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile for the 20th District. Before his election to Congress in 2025, he had a long career in local government, serving as a councilman for Concepción from 2004 to 2012 and as the Mayor of Concepción from 2012 to 2024. During his mayoral tenure, he oversaw significant urban modernization projects and managed the city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He is a member of the Christian Democratic Party.

José Antonio Rivas Villalobos is a Chilean politician and educator currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile for the 20th District. Before his election to the national legislature in 2025, he served as the mayor of Chiguayante for three consecutive terms from 2012 to 2024. A member of the Socialist Party, Rivas previously held positions as a municipal councilman and worked as a music educator and community organizer in the Biobío Region. He is known for his focus on municipal administration and environmental conservation initiatives.

Patricio Briones is a Chilean politician and former professional basketball player currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile, representing the 20th District. Before entering politics, he enjoyed a distinguished athletic career, playing for the Chile national basketball team and competing professionally in Argentina, Mexico, and Uruguay. After retiring from sports in 2018, he focused on community-level youth development projects before being elected to the Chamber of Deputies in the 2025 parliamentary elections as an independent candidate.

Paz Charpentier Rajcevich is a Chilean lawyer, university professor, and politician currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies for the 20th District of the Biobío Region. A graduate of the Universidad del Desarrollo with postgraduate training in economic regulation and competition law, she previously worked as an associate lawyer at various firms and as a lecturer. Her political platform emphasizes security, the rule of law, and family values. She assumed her legislative office in 2026 following her election as a representative of the Republican Party.

Roberto Enrique Arroyo Muñoz is a Chilean politician and dental surgeon currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile for the 20th District. Born in Concepción, he pursued a long career in dentistry, specializing in orthodontics and implantology, and has served as an international lecturer and visiting professor. Before entering politics, he was active in social outreach, including dental rehabilitation programs for prison inmates. Elected in 2021 as a member of the Party of the People, he later joined the Christian Social Party in 2023. He holds a diploma in public management and is currently pursuing a master's degree in public policy.

Marlene Pérez Cartes is a Chilean politician currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile, representing the 20th electoral district. Born in Talcahuano, she holds a degree in social work and previously worked as a radio and television communicator, hosting programs such as 'Cuenta Conmigo'. Before her election to the Chamber of Deputies in 2021, she served as a regional councillor for the Biobío Region and ran for mayor of Concepción. Politically aligned with the Independent Democratic Union, she focuses on social development and public safety issues.

Flor Weisse is a Chilean politician currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies for the 21st District of the Biobío Region. Born in Arauco, she holds a degree in commercial engineering from the University of Concepción. Her political career began as a councillor for Cañete in 2008, followed by a tenure as Governor of the Province of Arauco from 2010 to 2014. She subsequently served two terms as a Regional Councillor for the Biobío Region, including a period as President of the Regional Council. A member of the Independent Democratic Union, she has focused her legislative work on regional development, public safety, and fiscal oversight.

Joanna Pérez is a Chilean politician and public administrator currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile. Born in Rancagua, she holds a degree in Political and Administrative Sciences from the University of Concepción and an MBA from the Universidad del Desarrollo. Before her election to the Chamber of Deputies in 2017, she held various administrative roles, including serving as the Director of Community Development in Lota and Executive Secretary of the Biobío Regional Government. Formerly a prominent member of the Christian Democratic Party, she joined the Democrats party in 2023.

Lilian Betancourt is a Chilean politician currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile. She was elected to represent the 21st District, which encompasses the provinces of Biobío and Arauco, for the 2026–2030 legislative term. Affiliated with the Party of the People, she secured her seat following the 2025 parliamentary elections. Betancourt has publicly expressed her commitment to addressing regional priorities and has thanked her constituents for their support during her campaign.

Patricio Alfonso Pinilla Valencia is a Chilean politician and lawyer currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile, representing the 21st District for the 2026–2030 term. A member of the Christian Democratic Party, he has a long history of public service, including roles as a regional councillor for the Biobío Region and as a municipal councillor in Los Ángeles. Before his election to Congress, he worked extensively in the legal sector, specifically within the Provincial Labour Inspectorate of Biobío, and taught labour law at the university level. His political career is rooted in his early involvement with youth ministry and trade union leadership.

Francesca Muñoz González is a Chilean politician and educator currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies representing District 20. A graduate of the University of Concepción, she worked as an English teacher before entering politics. Initially associated with the National Renewal party, she was first elected to the Chamber in 2017 and later joined the Christian Social Party in 2023. Muñoz is known for her conservative political stances, including her opposition to abortion, gender identity legislation, and equal marriage projects.