Patricio Guzmán (politician)

Patricio Guzmán Mira
Mayor of Santiago
In office
27 January 1979 – 3 March 1981
Preceded byPatricio Mekis
Succeeded byCarlos Bombal
Personal details
BornPatricio Guzmán Mira
PartyIndependent
OccupationPolitician

Patricio Guzmán Mira was a Chilean public official who served as Mayor of Santiago from 27 January 1979 to 3 March 1981,[1] appointed by the Augusto Pinochet regime.

He also served as General Manager of the National Agriculture Society (SNA).[2]

Biography

He assumed the post of Mayor of Santiago after the death of Patricio Mekis, on 27 January 1979, and remained in office until 3 March 1981,[1] when he was succeeded by Carlos Bombal.[1]

His administration coincided with a period of urban modernization led by the military government. According to the study La recuperación del centro de Santiago, the city center underwent a process of architectural restoration and spatial reorganization during those years, with policies oriented toward the functional and symbolic renewal of downtown areas.[3]

After his period, he retired from politics.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Santiago y sus alcaldes". Ilustre Municipalidad de Santiago (Munistgo). Retrieved 2 Nov 2025.
  2. ^ "El 11 de septiembre en Maipú y el acantonamiento del Regimiento "Guardia Vieja"". Radio EME de Maipú. Retrieved 2 Nov 2025.
  3. ^ "La recuperación del centro de Santiago" (PDF). Universidad de Chile Repository. Retrieved 2 Nov 2025.