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 | |
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Undersecretary of the Interior | |
Assumed office 17 October 2024 | |
President | Gabriel Boric |
Preceded by | Manuel Monsalve |
Minister of Justice | |
Assumed office 11 January 2023 17 October 2024 | |
President | Gabriel Boric |
Preceded by | Marcela Ríos |
Succeeded by | Jaime Gajardo Falcón |
Personal details | |
Born | Santiago, Chile | 12 August 1972
Spouse | Magdalena Atria |
Alma mater |
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Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Lawyer |
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ "Chile's justice minister resigns in face of opposition to protester pardons". The Guardian. 2023-01-07. Retrieved 2024-01-07.