Ruth Hurtado
Ruth Hurtado | |
|---|---|
| General Secretary of the Republican Party | |
| Assumed office 4 February 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Arturo Squella |
| Member of the Constitutional Convention | |
| In office 4 July 2021 – 4 July 2022 | |
| Constituency | 22nd District |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 October 1981 |
| Party | Republican Party |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Constituent |
Ruth Hurtado Olave (born 8 October 1981) is a Chilean law student, social work graduate, and politician.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
She serves as vice president of the Republican Party of Chile and was elected as a member of the Constitutional Convention in 2021, representing the 22nd District of the Araucanía Region.[7]
Early life and family
Hurtado was born on 8 October 1981 in Temuco, Chile.[8] She is the daughter of José Segundo Hurtado Riquelme and Flor María Olave Pérez.[8]
She is married and has two daughters.[8] She identifies as an Evangelical Christian.[8]
Professional career
Hurtado completed her secondary education at Instituto Superior de Comercio in Temuco.[8] She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and is currently pursuing a law degree.[8]
She has worked professionally as a parliamentary adviser to National Renewal deputy Miguel Mellado.[8] She has also appeared as a panelist on the morning television program Nuestra Gente, broadcast in the Araucanía Region.[8]
Political career
Hurtado is a member of the Republican Party of Chile and, since 7 January 2022, has served as vice president of the party.[8] In the area of civic participation, she is president of Mujeres por La Araucanía, an organization supporting victims of violence, and a founding member of the Corporación Más Mujeres Líderes.[8]
She is also active within the evangelical church and has established links with pro-life and pro-family organizations.[8] In 2020, she was named one of the 100 Women Leaders of the Region.[8]
In the elections held on 15–16 May 2021, Hurtado ran as a candidate for the Constitutional Convention representing the 22nd District of the Araucanía Region as an independent on a seat supported by National Renewal (Chile), within the Vamos por Chile electoral pact.[8] She obtained 2,019 votes, corresponding to 2.5% of the valid votes cast, and entered the Convention through the gender parity mechanism.[8]
References
- ^ "Ruth Hurtado, vocera del comando de Kast: "Dejen de decir que aquí hay un boicot respecto del transporte público"". CNN Chile. 19 December 2021. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ^ "Exvocera de Kast: "Evópoli debería bajar su intensidad o derechamente hacer una coalición aparte"". Radio Pauta. 23 December 2021. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ^ Digitalproserver (19 December 2021). "Ruth Hurtado, vocera del comando de Kast: "Dejen de decir que aquí hay un boicot respecto del transporte público"". Radio Agricultura. Radio Agricultura. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ^ "Vocera del comando de Kast por transporte público:"Esto ya se solucionó"". 24 Horas. 19 December 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "Ruth Hurtado tras los resultados de segunda vuelta: "Gracias Kast. Nos hiciste volver a creer, nos diste esperanza"". CNN Chile. 19 December 2021. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ^ "Constituyente Ruth Hurtado: "Cómo Boric va gobernar con el FA y el PC si ni siquiera logra alinearlos en la Convención"". El Líbero. 5 December 2021. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ^ "Presidenta de Republicanos, Ruth Hurtado: lo importante es que este proceso se cierre". Soy Chile. 17 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Ruth Hurtado Olave". Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-01-04.