Carlos Ibanez del Campo Biography

Creates the Ministry of Public Education as part of a wider reorganization of the state.

Creates the Territory of Aysen as part of the administrative organization of southern Chile.

Creates Carabineros de Chile by merging existing national police forces.

Begins his first presidency after consolidating power over the civilian administration.

Consolidates an authoritarian presidency after eliminating major political opposition.

Assumes presidential authority after Emiliano Figueroa resigns.

Signs the treaty resolving the Tacna and Arica territorial dispute with Peru.

Promulgates Chile's first consolidated Labour Code before leaving office during the economic crisis.

Resigns as economic collapse and political opposition undermine his government.

Takes office for his second presidential administration.

Creates Banco del Estado de Chile by merging several public financial institutions.

Deploys security forces during violent protests against transport fare increases and rising living costs.

Promulgates electoral reform establishing a state-printed single ballot to reduce bribery and electoral manipulation.

Promulgates repeal of the Law for Permanent Defense of Democracy, restoring Communist political participation.