Pedro Opazo
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| Pedro Opazo Letelier | |
| In office July 26, 1931 – July 27, 1931 |
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| Preceded by | Carlos Ibáñez del Campo |
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| Succeeded by | Juan Esteban Montero |
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| Born | July 20, 1876 Talca, Chile |
| Died | April 9, 1957 Santiago, Chile |
Pedro Opazo Letelier (July 20, 1876 - April 9, 1957) was Chilean politician and provisional vice president in 1931.
[edit] Early life and political career
He was born in Talca, the son of Ursicino Opazo and Margarita Letelier. He completed his studies in his native city, and then attended the Universidad de Chile, where he became a physician. He started his political career as the first mayor of the city of Río Claro. In 1920 he was named minister in several occasions as a representative of the Democratic Liberal Party. He was elected a deputy for Curicó (1921-1924) and a Senator for Talca (1924-1930) and Talca, Linares and Curico (1930-1932).
[edit] Vice presidency
At the time of the collapse of the first administration of Carlos Ibáñez del Campo in 1931, he was the president of the Senate. As such he took over as provisional vice president. He assumed on July 26, and that same night he formed his cabinet, headed by a very reluctant Juan Esteban Montero as interior minister and Pedro Blanquier, the other key player, as Finance minister.
When the ministers arrived on the next morning, Opazo resigned by decree on Montero. His entire administration had lasted less than 24 hours. The speed he demonstrated to get rid of the power earned him the nickname of El Pasador (the relayer), that accompanied him till his death.
After his very brief administration, he was elected Senator for Curicó, Talca, Maule y Linares (1933-1949). He died in Santiago on 1957.
| Preceded by Carlos Ibáñez del Campo |
Vice President of Chile 1931 |
Succeeded by Juan Esteban Montero |
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