Hugo Ballesteros Reyes facts for kids
Hugo Eugenio Ballesteros Reyes (born January 3, 1931 – died April 7, 2019) was an important person from Chile. He was a politician, which means he helped lead the country and make laws. He was also a diplomat, someone who represents their country in talks with other countries.
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Early Life and Career
Hugo Ballesteros Reyes was born in Santiago, the capital city of Chile. He grew up and later became involved in politics.
Serving in the Chilean Government
Ballesteros Reyes served in two important parts of the Chilean government:
- He was a member of the Senate from 1957 to 1965. The Senate is like a group of leaders who help make laws for the country.
- Later, he was a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1969 to 1977. This is another group of elected officials who work on laws.
Representing Chile Around the World
Besides working in Chile, Hugo Ballesteros Reyes also worked as an ambassador for his country. An ambassador is a special diplomat who represents their country in another country or at an international organization. He served as Chile's ambassador to the United Nations. The United Nations is a big organization where countries from all over the world come together to talk about peace and global issues.
Later Life and Legacy
Hugo Ballesteros Reyes passed away on April 7, 2019, in Valparaíso, Chile. He was 88 years old. He died from brain cancer. He is remembered for his long career serving the people of Chile both at home and on the world stage.
