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1970 In Chile
The following lists events that happened during 1970 in Chile. Incumbents *President of Chile, President: Eduardo Frei Montalva (until 4 November), Salvador Allende (starting 4 November) Events February *20 February - Chile signs a trade agreement with Cuba, despite the Organization of American States, OAS ban. March *1 March - The Teletrece newscast, produced by Universidad Católica de Chile TV, begins its broadcasts. April *22 April - The National Statistics Institute carries out the XIV Population Census and the III Housing Census. Creation of the national board of kindergartens (JUNJI). August *1 August - The newspaper Atacama is founded in the city of Copiapó. September *4 September - Chilean presidential election, 1970; The Popular Unity (Chile), Popular Unity candidate, Salvador Allende, obtained the relative majority with 36.3% of the votes. The right-wing candidate, Jorge Alessandri, obtained 34.9% of the votes; and Radomiro Tomić, candidate of the Christ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
President Of Chile
The president of Chile ( es, Presidente de Chile), officially known as the President of the Republic of Chile ( es, Presidente de la República de Chile), is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of Chile. The president is responsible for both the Government of Chile and state administration. Although its role and significance has changed over the history of Chile, as well as its position and relations with other actors in the national political organization, it is one of the most prominent political offices. It is also considered one of the institutions that make up the "Historic Constitution of Chile", and is essential to the country's political stability. Under the current Constitution (adopted in 1980), the president serves a four-year term, with immediate re-election being prohibited. The shorter period (previously the term was six years) allows for parliamentary and presidential elections to be synchronized. The official seat of the president of Chile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
