Joel Marambio
Joel Marambio Páez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile | |
| In office 15 May 1965 – 21 September 1973 | |
| Succeeded by | 1973 coup |
| Constituency | 10th Departmental Grouping (San Fernando and Santa Cruz) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 April 1926 |
| Died | 31 December 1973 (aged 47) |
| Party | Socialist Party (PS) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Joel Segundo Marambio Páez (6 April 1926 – 31 December 1973) was a Chilean politician and civil constructor, member of the Socialist Party of Chile (PS), known for his strong commitment to agrarian reform and rural organization.
He served as regidor and mayor of Santa Cruz, Chile and was elected deputy for three consecutive terms from 1965 to 1973, representing the 10th Departmental Grouping, which was composed by San Fernando and Santa Cruz.
Political career
During his time in Congress, Marambio was active in the Permanent Commission of Agriculture and Colonization and was a staunch defender of agricultural workers’ rights. His political engagement made him a key figure in the struggle for social justice in Chile.
He died on 31 December 1973 in Santa Cruz, Chile, shortly after the military coup that interrupted his last term in office. His legacy endures as a symbol of the fight for workers’ rights in the country.