Alejandro Guillier facts for kids
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Alejandro Guillier
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| Member of the Senate of Chile | |
| In office 11 March 2014 – 11 March 2022 |
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| Preceded by | José Antonio Gómez |
| Succeeded by | Dissolution of the circunscription |
| Constituency | 2nd Circunscription (Antofagasta Region) |
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Alejandro René Eleodoro
Guillier Álvarez 5 March 1953 La Serena, Chile |
| Political party | New Majority (2013–2018) |
| Other political affiliations |
Social Democrat Radical Party |
Alejandro René Eleodoro Guillier Álvarez was born on March 5, 1953. He is a Chilean sociologist, a person who studies society. He also worked as a journalist on TV and radio. Later, he became an independent politician.
He served as a senator for the Antofagasta region. A senator is a lawmaker who helps create rules for the country. He was also a candidate for president in the 2017 elections.
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Who is Alejandro Guillier?
Alejandro Guillier is known for his work in media and politics. He started his career as a journalist. He then moved into public service. He became a senator, representing a part of Chile.
His Career in Media
Before becoming a politician, Alejandro Guillier was a well-known journalist. He worked in both television and radio. This means he reported news and hosted shows. His work in media made him a familiar face to many people in Chile.
Running for President
In 2017, Alejandro Guillier decided to run for president of Chile. He was the main candidate for a group of political parties called the New Majority. To become the main candidate, he first had to win a "primary election." This is like a competition within a political group to choose their best person.
The 2017 Election
After winning the primary, Guillier became the New Majority's candidate for president. He ran against other candidates, including Sebastián Piñera. The election was very important because it would decide who would lead Chile next. Polls, which are surveys of public opinion, showed that the race was close. However, in the end, he did not win the presidency.
See also
In Spanish: Alejandro Guillier para niños
