First Woman President
Becomes the first woman to serve as President of Chile.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
2006 in Chile
Explore 11 historical events and records for Chile in 2006.
Historical records for Chile in 2006
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March
President of Chile
Takes office as Chile’s first woman president.
December
Death of Augusto Jose Ramon Pinochet
Death of Augusto Jose Ramon Pinochet
Death of Augusto Pinochet
Death of Augusto Pinochet
Other events (month unknown)
Chilean League Championship
Playing for Colo-Colo, Sánchez contributed to a squad that won Chile's Clausura championship and strengthened his reputation as a promising attacking player.
Colo-Colo Loan Move
Sánchez joined Colo-Colo on loan from Udinese and gained regular experience in Chile's top division during a successful period for the Santiago club.
Gender Balanced Cabinet
After taking office, Michelle Bachelet appointed a cabinet with an equal number of women and men. The decision symbolized her commitment to women's participation in public leadership.
Ines of My Soul
Allende published Ines of My Soul, a historical novel about the Spanish conquest of Chile.
Presidential Runoff Victory
Michelle Bachelet won Chile's presidential runoff election against Sebastián Piñera in January 2006. The result made her the first woman elected to the country's presidency.
Student Protest Negotiations
Bachelet's government confronted large secondary-school demonstrations demanding educational change. The protests prompted negotiation and debate over Chile's school system.
Udinese Acquisition
Italian club Udinese signed Sánchez from Cobreloa, setting in motion his European career while arranging further playing experience in South America.
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