Américo Acuña
Américo Arturo Acuña Rosas (born 2 January 1934) is a Chilean former politician and lawyer who served as President of the Senate of Chile.
Américo Acuña | |
|---|---|
| President of the Senate of Chile | |
| In office 12 May 1973 – 23 May 1973 | |
| Preceded by | José Ignacio Palma |
| Succeeded by | Eduardo Frei Montalva |
| Member of the Senate of Chile | |
| In office 15 May 1969 – 11 September 1973 | |
| Succeeded by | Dissolution of the charge (1973 Coup d'état) |
| Constituency | 7th Provincial Agrupation |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile | |
| In office 1961–1969 | |
| Constituency | 23rd Departamental Agrupation |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 January 1934 Río Negro, Chile |
| Political party | Radical Party Radical Left Party |
| Spouse | Ruby Winckler |
| Children | Two |
| Parent(s) | Arturo Acuña González Edelmira Rosas Rosas |
| Alma mater | University of Chile (LL.B) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
He began his political activities during his time as a High school student, in which he was president of the Alumni Center of his Lyceum. Later, he joined the Radical Party of Chile in 1948, where he held positions such as leader of the Radical Youth of Osorno, assembly leader, provincial leader, national councilor or national leader.
On 3 August 1971, Acuña resigned to his party due to its alliance with Salvador Allende's Marxist government. Thus, he joined the Radical Left Party (PIR).
He collaborated in the newspaper «La Prensa» of Osorno, writing many articles. Similarly, he founded the magazine «Radix» and freely practiced his profession.