Javier Hernández (politician, born 1954)
Javier Hernández | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 11 March 2018 – 11 March 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Creation of the district |
| Constituency | 11th District |
| In office 11 March 2014 – 11 March 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Gastón von Mülhenbrock |
| Constituency | 54th District |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 August 1954 |
| Party | Independent Democratic Union (UDI) |
| Spouse | María Püschel |
| Children | Six |
| Alma mater | Austral University of Chile (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Veterinary |
Javier Ricardo Hernández Hernández (born 7 August 1954) is a Chilean politician who served as deputy.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Hernández was born on August 7, 1954. He is the son of Santiago Hernández Hernández and Berta del Carmen Hernández Barría.[4]
He is married to María Ana Ester Püschel Hanewald and is the father of six children.[4]
Hernández completed his primary and secondary education at the Alliance Française of Osorno and at the Liceo de Hombres of the same city. He later entered the Austral University of Chile, where he earned a degree in Veterinary Medicine.[4]
Professional career
From 1980 to 1985, Hernández worked at the Ministry General Secretariat of Government. From 1986 to 1988, he served at the National Board of School Assistance and Scholarships (JUNAEB), holding positions as provincial secretary in Osorno, regional director, and head of national planning.[4]
Between 1989 and 1992, he worked as an advisor to the Municipality of Renca. From 1992 to 1996, he served in the same role at the Municipality of Las Condes. Later, between 1997 and 2000, he was an advisor to Senator Carlos Bombal Otaegui.[4]
Political career
Hernández began his political activity as a union leader at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the Austral University of Chile. He later became a grassroots leader and vice president of the executive board of the Independent Democratic Union (UDI) in the Santiago Metropolitan Region.[4]
In 1997, he served as campaign manager for Senator Carlos Bombal. He later led the campaign team for the presidential candidacy of Joaquín Lavín.[4]
In 2021, he registered his candidacy for the Senate of Chile representing the Independent Democratic Union within the Chile Podemos Más coalition for the 13th senatorial constituency of the Los Lagos Region for the 2022–2030 term. In the parliamentary elections held on November 21, 2021, he obtained 22,861 votes, equivalent to 7.72% of the total valid votes, and was not elected.[4]
References
- ^ "El ex diputado UDI Javier Hernandez, agradece apoyo del partido pero confirma que no ha definido su candidatura al municipio de Osorno". Radio Sago. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ "Diputado UDI Javier Hernández anuncia apoyo a Kast en las presidenciales". Nuevo Poder. 30 October 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ "Diputado Javier Hernández pide buscar fórmula para salvar cancha "La Bombonera"". País Lobo. 9 March 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Javier Ricardo Hernández Hernández". Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 February 2026.