Mario Desbordes
Profile
Mario Desbordes is a Chilean politician and lawyer currently serving as the Mayor of Santiago. A former police officer with the Carabineros de Chile and a former member of the Gendarmería, he transitioned into politics, serving as a Deputy in the Chamber of Deputies and as Minister of Defense under President Sebastián Piñera. Desbordes, who identifies as a social Christian, has been a prominent figure in Chilean right-wing politics, advocating for a 'social right' approach that emphasizes solidarity. After a long tenure with the National Renewal party, he became an independent in 2026.
Details
- Born
- 1968-10-15 · 57 years old
- Birth place
- Los Andes, Chile
- Education
- University of La República, Escuela de Carabineros de Chile, University of Talca
- Career
- Police officer (Carabineros de Chile), Gendarmería de Chile official, lawyer, business manager
