President of Chile11 March 2000
Takes office as President of Chile after winning the 1999-2000 runoff election.
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Ricardo Froilan Lagos Escobar Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Ricardo Froilan Lagos Escobar, based on 8 World History Database records associated with Chile.
8 records2000–20058 events4 places
Chronological biography
2000
Third Concertacion Government11 March 2000
Begins the first Chilean presidency held by a Socialist since Salvador Allende.
2002
European Union Association Agreement18 November 2002
Signs the association agreement linking Chile with the European Community and its member states.
2003
Chile United States Free Trade Agreement6 June 2003
Signs a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States.
2004
AUGE Health Reform2004
Promulgates health reforms guaranteeing treatment for a defined group of medical conditions.
Chile-South Korea Free Trade Agreement1 April 2004
Leads Chile when its free trade agreement with South Korea enters into force.
New Civil Marriage Law7 May 2004
Promulgates a new civil marriage law that introduces divorce into Chilean law.
2005
Constitutional Reform26 August 2005
Promulgates reforms removing appointed senators and reducing military influence over civilian institutions.
Titles and roles
President of Chile
Record provenance
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