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1958 in Chile

Explore 5 historical events and records for Chile in 1958.

Historical records for Chile in 1958

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May

Single Ballot Electoral Reform

Ibanez del Campo, Carlos ยท Santiago ยท President of Chile ยท Government / Government of Chile

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

August

Repeal of Democracy Defense Law

Ibanez del Campo, Carlos ยท Santiago ยท President of Chile ยท Government / Government of Chile

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

November

President of Chile

Alessandri Rodriguez, Jorge ยท Santiago ยท President of Chile ยท Government / Government of Chile

Is inaugurated as President of Chile after narrowly defeating Salvador Allende.

Other events (month unknown)

Presidential Administration

Alessandri Rodriguez, Jorge ยท Santiago ยท President of Chile ยท Government / Government of Chile

Begins an independent conservative administration focused on economic management.

Presidential Election

Alessandri Rodriguez, Jorge ยท Santiago ยท President of Chile ยท Government / Government of Chile

Wins the presidential election after finishing ahead of Salvador Allende in the popular vote.

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