Pedro Aguirre Cerda

Aguirre Cerda won the presidency as the candidate of the Popular Front coalition, a left-wing alliance. His victory marked the first time a center-left government came to power in Chile.

Aguirre Cerda created CORFO to promote industrialization and economic development. The agency played a key role in building infrastructure, supporting industry, and reducing dependence on foreign goods.

Aguirre Cerda, a teacher, prioritized education. His government built schools, increased teacher salaries, and expanded access to primary and secondary education, particularly in rural areas.