Máximo Silva Bafalluy
Máximo Silva Bafalluy | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Labor | |
| In office 22 April 1982 – 14 February 1983 | |
| President | Augusto Pinochet |
| Preceded by | Miguel Kast |
| Succeeded by | Patricio Mardones Villaorrel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1945 (age 79–80) Chile |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (LL.B) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Máximo Silva Bafalluy (born 1945) is a Chilean lawyer, public official, and businessman.
He is best known for serving as the minister of labor and social welfare during the military regime of General Augusto Pinochet in 1982.[1]
Early life and education
Silva Bafalluy was born in 1945 in Chile.[1]
He studied law and began his professional career in public administration, working in areas related to labor policy and institutional management.
Political and public career
On 22 April 1982, Silva Bafalluy was appointed Minister of Labor, replacing José Piñera after his resignation.[1] His tenure took place during a period of severe economic crisis in Chile, marked by high unemployment and major restructuring of the labor market.
He remained in office until 30 August 1982, when he was succeeded by Patricio Mardones Villarroel.
Private sector career
Following his departure from government, Silva Bafalluy transitioned to the private sector.
He later became involved in finance and corporate management and served on the board of Contempora Corredores de Bolsa de Productos. In 2020, he stepped down from the presidency of the company.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Máximo Silva Bafalluy (1945– )". CIDOC – Universidad Finis Terrae. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ^ "Nuevo presidente en Contempora Corredores de Bolsa de Productos". Diario Estrategia. 21 October 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2025.