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Chilean economist and politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lucas Patricio Palacios Covarrubias (born 17 March 1974) is a Chilean politician, economist and current militant of Unión Demócrata Independiente (UDI).
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Lucas Palacios | |
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Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism | |
In office 28 October 2019 – 11 March 2022 | |
President | Sebastián Piñera |
Preceded by | Juan Andrés Fontaine |
Succeeded by | Nicolás Grau |
Undersecretary of Public Works | |
In office 11 March 2018 – 28 October 2019 | |
Preceded by | Sergio Galilea |
Succeeded by | Cristóbal Leturia Infante |
Undersecretary of Public Works | |
In office 12 November 2012 – 11 March 2014 | |
Preceded by | Loreto Silva |
Succeeded by | Sergio Galilea |
Counsilman of Puente Alto | |
In office 6 December 2004 – 12 November 2012 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Lima, Peru | 17 March 1974
Nationality | Chilean |
Political party | Unión Demócrata Independiente (1993–1997) |
Spouse | Unknown |
Children | Five |
Parent(s) | Patricio Palacios del Villar María Inés Covarrubias |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Economist |
On 28 October 2019, he was appointed by Sebastián Piñera as Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism amid beginnings of the 2019–20 social crisis[1][2][3] where his predecessor Juan Andrés Fontaine gave controversial statements which immediately animated 18 October riots.[4]
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