Evelyn Matthei
Politician
1953 –
Who is Evelyn Matthei?
Evelyn Rose Matthei Fornet is a Chilean graduate in economics and politician who served as Minister of Labor and Social Security under Chilean President Sebastián Piñera until July 2013. She was the Independent Democrat Union Party's nominee for President of Chile in the 2013 elections.
Matthei began her career as a lecturer at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, before working in management in the private sector. Following Chile's return to democracy in 1989, she successfully ran for Deputy of the 23rd Electoral District the year after. Matthei remained in Congress, serving another term as Deputy and being elected Senator twice before she was appointed to the Cabinet in 2011.
Besides her political career, Matthei is also an accomplished pianist.
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- Born
- Nov 11, 1953
Santiago - Parents
- Nationality
- Chile
- Profession
- Education
- Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
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on July 23, 2013
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