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 well-known Chilean sociologist, a person who studies society and human behavior. He also worked as a journalist on television and radio. Later, he became an independent politician.
Guillier served as a senator for the Antofagasta region. A senator is a type of elected official who helps make laws for a country. He was also a candidate for president of Chile in the 2017 election.
Who is Alejandro Guillier?
Alejandro Guillier started his career as a journalist. He worked for many years in television and radio. He was known for his clear way of explaining news and important events. His background as a sociologist helped him understand people and society better.
From Journalism to Politics
Guillier decided to enter politics after a successful career in media. He became a senator, representing the Antofagasta region. As a senator, he worked on laws and policies that affect people across Chile. This role is very important for the country's future.
Running for President
In 2017, Alejandro Guillier ran for president of Chile. He was the main candidate for a group of political parties called the New Majority. This was a very important election to choose the country's next leader.
During the election, he competed against other candidates. One of them was Ricardo Lagos, a former president. Guillier also faced Sebastián Piñera, who was another strong candidate. Polls, which are surveys of public opinion, showed that the election would be very close.
Even though his support changed a bit closer to the election, he was a major contender. The election was a big event for Chile.
See also
In Spanish: Alejandro Guillier para niños
