Luis Cordero Vega (born 12 August 1972) is a Chilean politician and lawyer currently serving as minister of justice of the administration of President Gabriel Boric. He succeeded Marcela Ríos as minister following her resignation in January 2023.[1][2] Previously, he worked part-time as teacher in the University of Chile and was a regular columnist for La Segunda.

Luis Cordero
Undersecretary of the Interior
Assumed office
17 October 2024
PresidentGabriel Boric
Preceded byManuel Monsalve
Minister of Justice
Assumed office
11 January 2023 17 October 2024
PresidentGabriel Boric
Preceded byMarcela Ríos
Succeeded byJaime Gajardo Falcón
Personal details
Born (1972-08-12) 12 August 1972 (age 52)
Santiago, Chile
SpouseMagdalena Atria
Alma mater
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionLawyer

References

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  1. ^ "Presionada por anuncio de acusación constitucional y denuncia por prevaricación: Marcela Ríos sale del Ministerio de Justicia antes de completar 10 meses en el cargo". La Tercera. 7 January 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Chile's justice minister resigns in face of opposition to protester pardons". The Guardian. 2023-01-07. Retrieved 2024-01-07.