Waldo Sankán
Waldo Sankán | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Arica | |
| In office 6 December 2008 – 24 April 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Carlos Valcarce |
| Succeeded by | Osvaldo Abdala (acting) |
| Councillor of Arica | |
| In office 6 December 2000 – 6 December 2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 25, 1967 |
| Party | Independent (since 2008) Party for Democracy (1988–2008) |
| Alma mater | Universidad de Tarapacá |
| Occupation | Civil engineer, politician |
Waldo Sankán Martínez (born 25 April 1967) is a Chilean civil engineer and politician who served as mayor of Arica (2007–2012).[1][2]
During his tenure as mayor of Arica, Waldo Sankán faced several judicial proceedings. He was acquitted of charges related to an alleged fraud involving the National Corporation for Indigenous Development (CONADI).[3]
However, in subsequent cases, he was convicted of crimes linked to irregularities in municipal procurement processes, including fraud against the state and bribery, resulting in criminal penalties and a temporary disqualification from holding public office.[4][5]
Early life and education
Sankán was born in Arica on 25 April 1967. He attended Escuela D-21 Tucapel and later Liceo A-1 Octavio Palma Pérez in his hometown.[2] He studied civil engineering at the Universidad de Tarapacá.[2]
Political career
He joined the Party for Democracy (PPD) in 1988 and held internal party roles.[2]
In the 2000 municipal elections, he was elected councillor of Arica with 6,693 votes (9.50%).[6] Then, in 2004, Sankán was re-elected as councillor with 6,319 votes (10.19%).[7]
In 2008, he resigned from the PPD and ran as an independent candidate for mayor. He was elected mayor of Arica in the 2008 municipal elections with 28,727 votes (44.55%).[8]
References
- ^ "Waldo Sankán es el nuevo alcalde subrrogante de Arica". Emol. 15 September 2007. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
- ^ a b c d "El auge y caída del "Negro" Sankán". La Tercera. 28 April 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
- ^ "Absuelven a ex alcalde de Arica por supuesto fraude a la Conadi". T13. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
- ^ "Ex alcalde de Arica Waldo Sankán fue condenado por delitos de corrupción pública". 24Horas.cl. 12 November 2015. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
- ^ "El auge y caída del "Negro" Sankán". La Tercera. 28 April 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
- ^ "Elecciones - Gobierno de Chile - Ministerio del Interior - Resultado Histórico Electoral". Archived from the original on 3 September 2011.
- ^ "Elecciones - Gobierno de Chile - Ministerio del Interior - Resultado Histórico Electoral". Archived from the original on 17 April 2012.
- ^ "Elecciones - Gobierno de Chile - Ministerio del Interior - Resultado Histórico Electoral". Archived from the original on 15 August 2011. Retrieved 15 August 2011.