Jorge Alessandri

Alessandri won the presidency as an independent conservative, defeating Salvador Allende by a narrow margin. His victory was seen as a rejection of left-wing policies.

Alessandri's government adopted strict monetary and fiscal policies to curb inflation. These measures stabilized the economy but led to a recession and increased unemployment.

Alessandri's government led the response to the 9.5 magnitude earthquake, the largest ever recorded. The government coordinated relief efforts and reconstruction, but the scale of the disaster overwhelmed resources.