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Marco Cariola
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Member of the Senate of Chile
In office
11 March 1998 – 11 March 2006
Preceded by Enrique Larre
Succeeded by Andrés Allamand
Constituency 16th Circunscription (Los Lagos Region)
Personal details
Born (1929-01-02) 2 January 1929 (age 96)
Santiago, Chile
Political party Independent Democratic Union
Spouse María Mónica Cubillos
Children Three
Parents Carlos Guillermo Cariola
Mimí Barroilhet
Alma mater University of Chile (LLB)
Occupation Politician
Profession Lawyer

Marco Antonio Juan Andrés Cariola Barroilhet (born November 2, 1932 – died September 6, 2020) was an important Chilean lawyer and politician. He served as a Senator for many years, helping to make laws for his country.

Who Was Marco Cariola?

Marco Cariola was born in Santiago, Chile. He grew up to become a lawyer, which means he studied law and helped people with legal issues. Later in his life, he decided to enter politics to serve his community and country.

Becoming a Senator

In Chile, a Senator is a person elected by citizens to represent them in the country's parliament, called the Senate. Senators work together to create and approve new laws. They also discuss important issues that affect the country.

Marco Cariola became a Senator on March 11, 1998. He represented the 16th Circunscription, which is an area in the Los Lagos Region of Chile. He was a member of a political group called the Independent Democratic Union.

What is a Political Party?

A political party is a group of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be run. They work together to get their members elected to government positions, like Senator. The Independent Democratic Union was one of the political parties in Chile that Marco Cariola belonged to.

Years in the Senate

Senator Cariola served in the Senate for two terms, which means he was elected twice. His time as a Senator lasted from 1998 until March 11, 2006. During these years, he worked on various laws and policies that shaped Chile.

Education and Family Life

Before becoming a politician, Marco Cariola studied law at the University of Chile. This education helped him understand the legal system, which was very useful in his work as a Senator.

He was married to María Mónica Cubillos, and they had three children. He passed away on September 6, 2020, at the age of 87.

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