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José García Ruminot
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García Ruminot in 2022
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| President of the Senate of Chile | |
| Assumed office 19 March 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Juan Antonio Coloma Correa |
| Member of the Senate of Chile | |
| Assumed office 11 March 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Creation of the Circunscription |
| Constituency | 11th Circunscription (Araucanía Region) |
| In office 11 March 2002 – 11 March 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Sergio Diez |
| Succeeded by | Circunscription abolished |
| Constituency | 15th Circunscription (Southern Araucanía) |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile | |
| In office 11 March 1990 – 11 March 2002 |
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| Preceded by | Creation of the District |
| Succeeded by | Germán Becker Alvear |
| Constituency | 3rd District (Padre Las Casas and Temuco) |
| Mayor of Temuco | |
| In office 23 June 1986 – 1 September 1989 |
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| Appointed by | Augusto Pinochet |
| Preceded by | Sergio Nordenflycht |
| Succeeded by | René Araneda Amigo |
| Mayor of Lautaro | |
| In office 22 November 1984 – 23 June 1986 |
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| Appointed by | Augusto Pinochet |
| Preceded by | Mario Jorquera Rodríguez |
| Succeeded by | Marta Sáenz Terpelle |
| Mayor of Toltén | |
| In office 20 June 1980 – 1 January 1982 |
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| Appointed by | Augusto Pinochet |
| Preceded by | Ernesto Lobos Virano |
| Succeeded by | Miguel Becerra Espinoza |
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| Born | 22 May 1955 Temuco, Chile |
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| Spouse | Dora Escobar |
| Children | Two |
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| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Accountant |
José Gilberto García Ruminot was born on May 22, 1955. He is a Chilean politician and an accountant. He has served in many important government roles in Chile.
On March 19, 2024, he was chosen to be the President of the Senate of Chile. This is a very important leadership position in the Chilean government.
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Early Life and Education
José García Ruminot was born in Temuco, a city in Chile. He studied at two different universities. He earned a Bachelor's degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Later, he received a Master's degree from the University of La Frontera. His main profession is being an accountant.
Political Career
José García Ruminot has had a long career in Chilean politics. He has been a member of the National Renewal party since 1989.
Serving as Mayor
Before joining the national government, José García Ruminot served as a mayor in several towns.
- From 1980 to 1982, he was the Mayor of Toltén.
- Then, from 1984 to 1986, he served as the Mayor of Lautaro.
- After that, he was the Mayor of Temuco from 1986 to 1989.
In the Chamber of Deputies
The Chamber of Deputies of Chile is like one part of Chile's parliament. José García Ruminot was a member of this chamber for many years. He represented the 3rd District, which includes Padre Las Casas and Temuco. He served as a Deputy from March 11, 1990, until March 11, 2002.
In the Senate
The Senate of Chile is the other part of Chile's parliament. After serving in the Chamber of Deputies, José García Ruminot became a Senator.
- From March 11, 2002, to March 11, 2018, he represented the Southern Araucanía area.
- Since March 11, 2018, he has been representing the 11th Circunscription, which covers the entire Araucanía Region.
President of the Senate
In March 2024, José García Ruminot was elected as the President of the Senate. This role means he leads the discussions and work of the Senate. It is a very important position in the Chilean government.
See also
In Spanish: José García Ruminot para niños
