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Carlos Altamirano
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| General Secretary of the Chilean Socialist Party | |
| In office 1971–1979 |
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| Preceded by | Aniceto Rodríguez |
| Succeeded by | Clodomiro Almeyda |
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| Born | 18 December 1922 Santiago, Chile |
| Died | 19 May 2019 (aged 96) Santiago, Chile |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Politician |
Carlos Altamirano Orrego (born December 18, 1922 – died May 19, 2019) was an important Chilean lawyer and socialist politician.
He was the General Secretary of the Chilean Socialist Party (PS) from 1971 to 1979. Before this, he served as a deputy (a type of representative) from 1961 to 1965. He was also a senator (another type of representative) from 1965 to 1973. Carlos Altamirano had to leave Chile after a big change in government in 1973. He lived in other countries like Cuba, East Germany, and France until 1993.
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Who Was Carlos Altamirano?
Carlos Altamirano was a key figure in Chilean politics. He was known for his strong beliefs and his role in the Socialist Party. His life saw many changes in Chile, especially during the 1970s.
Early Life and Career
When he was young, Carlos Altamirano was a talented athlete. He won medals in high jump at the South American Championships in 1946 and 1947. In 1947, he finished his studies and became a lawyer at the University of Chile. He later taught law at the same university.
He joined the Chilean Socialist Party in 1945. He then became a representative for the party. He served in the Chamber of Deputies from 1961 to 1965. After that, he was elected to the Senate, where he served from 1965 to 1973.
A Time of Change
Carlos Altamirano was a leading voice for the left-wing of the Socialist Party. In 1971, he became the General Secretary of the party. This was a very important position.
In 1973, there was a major change in government in Chile. This event is known as the 1973 coup. After this, Carlos Altamirano had to leave Chile for his safety.
Life in Exile
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After leaving Chile, Carlos Altamirano first went to Cuba. He then spent many years living in East Berlin (from 1974 to 1979) and later in Paris (from 1979 to 1992). During these years, Chile was under a military government.
While in exile, he wrote a book called Dialéctica de una Derrota (which means "Dialectics of a Defeat") in 1977. Over time, his political views became more moderate. He became more of a social democrat.
When Chile began its return to democracy in 1990, Carlos Altamirano was able to come back home. He returned to Chile in 1993.
Books
Carlos Altamirano wrote several books, sharing his thoughts and experiences.
- Dialéctica de una Derrota (1977)
- Después de Todo ("After Everything")
See also
- Operation Condor
