Who was the first president of Chile?

Patricio Aylwin Azócar (26 November 1918 – 19 April 2016) was a Chilean politician from the Christian Democratic Party, lawyer, author, professor and former senator. He was the first president of Chile after dictator Augusto Pinochet, and his election marked the Chilean transition to democracy in 1990. Despite resistance from elements of the Chilean military and government after his election, Patricio Aylwin was staunch in his support for the Chilean National Commission for Truth and Reconciliation which exposed the Chilean government's brutalities.

Patricio Aylwin was elected president of the Republic on 14 December 1989. The Aylwin Government did much to reduce poverty and inequality during its time in office. A tax reform was introduced in 1990 which boosted tax revenues by around 15% and enabled the Aylwin Government to increase government spending on social programs from 9.9% to 11.7% of GDP. By the end of the Aylwin government, unprecedented resources were being allocated to social programs, including an expanded public health programs, vocational and training programs for young Chileans, and a major public housing initiative.

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John Moore

The first President of Chile Manuel Blanco Encalada (1790–1876). You asked for the first president of Chile, you didn't mention Augusto Pinochet. This question really needs overhauling, either ask the question you want answered i.e. Who was the first president of Chile after Augusto Pinochet, or correct the answer which would be Blanco Enchilada (1790-1876)

Richard G. Gomsrud

Such a poorly written and defined question that it would take a page to list everything wrong with it It would be as accurate as calling Charles DeGaulle the first President of France instead of the first President of the Fifth Republic. Way too many of these. Is anyone minding the store????

Bill Hays

Incorrect answer and answer options

Gery Tilly

Not according to the attached. It goes back to the early 1800’s. BS question and answer. https://www.britannica.com/topic/list-of-presidents-of-Chile-2063350

Albeck1994

He was actually the 76th president of Chile, been a republic since 1810

Lynda Flanger

Remove this question or rewrite it. How did this get by the editors?

Alejo Planchart

He wasnt. For a Century and 70+ previous presidents

Etagi Nagaraja ,

I HAVE TO SAY A BAD QUESTION FROM SPG WITH INCORRECT ANSWER !!?? WHY DID SPG WENT WRONG THIS TIME ..,,

Player Dennis

This is a bad question as there were many different versions of governments with their own leaders, some of which were called "President"

Susan McInnis Paradis

according to Encyclopedia Britannica, it was Manuel Blanco Encalada in 1826

John McLardie

Absolutely shocking question with no correct options. Should be withdrawn.

Pat Salloum

The answer would be correct only if the country underwent a name change, and became Chile after President Pinochet. It didn't. Weird question, and truly odd answer. This question should be removed because it has issues.