Hernán Larraín
Chilean politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hernán Larraín Fernández (born September 21, 1947) is a conservative Chilean lawyer, university lecturer, and politician; he served as the Chilean Minister of Justice and Human rights, appointed by president Sebastián Piñera, between 2018 and 2022. Larraín's former public service positions include a Senate seat representing the 11th district, the Maule Region (1994-2010), the Presidency of the Senate (2004-2005) and the presidency of the Independent Democratic Union (Unión Demócrata Independiente, UDI) from 2006 to 2008 and 2015–2017.[1]
Hernán Larraín | |
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Minister of Justice and Human Rights | |
In office 11 March 2018 – 11 March 2022 | |
President | Sebastián Piñera |
Preceded by | Jaime Campos |
Succeeded by | Marcela Ríos |
President of the UDI | |
In office April 11, 2015 – January 7, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Ernesto Silva |
Succeeded by | Jacqueline van Rysselberghe |
In office July 1, 2006 – July 5, 2008 | |
Preceded by | Jovino Novoa |
Succeeded by | Juan Antonio Coloma Correa |
President of the Senate of Chile | |
In office March 16, 2004 – March 11, 2005 | |
Preceded by | Andrés Zaldívar |
Succeeded by | Sergio Romero |
Senator for South Maule | |
In office March 11, 1994 – March 11, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Sergio Onofre Jarpa |
Succeeded by | constituency abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Hernán Larraín Fernández (1947-09-21) September 21, 1947 (age 76) Santiago, Chile |
Political party | Independent Democratic Union |
Other political affiliations | Alianza por Chile |
Spouse | Magdalena Matte Lecaros |
Children | 6 (inc. Pablo Larraín) |
Alma mater | Pontifical Catholic University of Chile |
Profession | Lawyer |
Website | www.hernanlarrain.cl |
Larraín is married to Magdalena Matte, a Chilean civil engineer, businesswoman and politician. They have six children, among them is Pablo Larraín, a well known filmmaker. Hernán Larraín is of Basque descent.[2] He is also a member of Washington D.C. based think tank the Inter-American Dialogue.[3]