Patricio Aylwin Azocar Biography and Timeline

Election Victory

Is elected president as the candidate of the Concertacion coalition.

Role range: 1989-1990

Presidential Election

Wins the first competitive presidential election held after the 1988 plebiscite.

Role range: 1989-1990

Democratic Transition

Begins the first elected civilian government after the military regime.

Role range: 1990-1994

President of Chile

Takes office as President of Chile and restores elected civilian government.

Role range: 1990-1994 – 1990-1994

Rettig Commission

Creates the National Commission for Truth and Reconciliation to investigate deaths and disappearances.

Role range: 1990-1994

Rettig Report

Presents the truth commission's findings and apologizes on behalf of the state.

Role range: 1990-1994

Democratic Municipal Elections

Oversees the first democratic municipal elections after the end of military rule.

Role range: 1990-1994

Indigenous Law

Promulgates legislation recognizing indigenous peoples and creating the national indigenous development corporation.

Role range: 1990-1994

Boinazo Military Political Standoff

President Patricio Aylwin faced a serious civil-military confrontation when armed troops appeared near army headquarters during the so-called Boinazo. The episode exposed continuing tension between the elected government and military leadership.