Sebastian Pinera

ModernPoliticianChile1949 — ?

Billionaire Chilean president, died in helicopter crash.

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Quick Facts

Born

1949

Country

Chile

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)53

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score48.7

Sebastian Pinera — Complete Timeline

2010 AD

Elected President of ChilePolitical Action◆ Major

Sebastian Pinera won the 2009-2010 Chilean presidential election as the candidate of the Coalition for Change, defeating Eduardo Frei. He assumed office on March 11, 2010, becoming the first conservative president of Chile since the end of the Pinochet dictatorship.

ElectionPresidencyChile

Impact: national

2010 Copiapó mining accident rescueOther◆ Major

On August 5, 2010, the San Jos

Mining AccidentRescueHumanitarian

Impact: globalconstructive

2018 AD

Second presidential termPolitical Action◆ Major

Pinera won the 2017 Chilean presidential election runoff against Alejandro Guillier, returning to office on March 11, 2018. His second term was marked by the 2019 social protests and the subsequent COVID-19 pandemic.

ElectionPresidencyChile

Impact: national

2019 AD

2019 Chilean protestsPolitical Action◆ Major

In October 2019, a fare hike on Santiago's metro sparked massive nationwide protests against inequality and the Pinera government. Pinera declared a state of emergency, deployed the military, and later agreed to a constitutional referendum to address demands.

ProtestsSocial UnrestConstitutional Reform

Impact: nationaldestructive

2024 AD

Died in helicopter crashOther◆ Major

On February 6, 2024, Pinera died when the helicopter he was piloting crashed into Lake Ranco in southern Chile. He was 74 years old. The accident occurred in good weather conditions; an investigation was launched.

DeathAccidentHelicopter Crash

Impact: nationaltragic