Hernán Larraín
Hernán Larraín Fernández (born September 21, 1947) is a conservative Chilean lawyer, university lecturer, and politician; he served as the Chilean Minister of Justice and Human rights, appointed by president Sebastián Piñera, between 2018 and 2022. Larraín's former public service positions include a Senate seat representing the 11th district, the Maule Region (1994-2010), the Presidency of the Senate (2004-2005) and the presidency of the Independent Democratic Union (Unión Demócrata Independiente, UDI) from 2006 to 2008 and 2015–2017.
Hernán Larraín | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Justice and Human Rights | |
| In office 11 March 2018 – 11 March 2022 | |
| President | Sebastián Piñera |
| Preceded by | Jaime Campos |
| Succeeded by | Marcela Ríos |
| President of the UDI | |
| In office April 11, 2015 – January 7, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Ernesto Silva |
| Succeeded by | Jacqueline van Rysselberghe |
| In office July 1, 2006 – July 5, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Jovino Novoa |
| Succeeded by | Juan Antonio Coloma Correa |
| President of the Senate of Chile | |
| In office March 16, 2004 – March 11, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Andrés Zaldívar |
| Succeeded by | Sergio Romero |
| Senator for South Maule | |
| In office March 11, 1994 – March 11, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Sergio Onofre Jarpa |
| Succeeded by | constituency abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hernán Larraín Fernández September 21, 1947 Santiago, Chile |
| Political party | Independent Democratic Union |
| Other political affiliations | Alianza por Chile |
| Spouse | Magdalena Matte Lecaros |
| Children | 6 (inc. Pablo Larraín) |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Catholic University of Chile |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Website | www.hernanlarrain.cl |
Larraín is married to Magdalena Matte, a Chilean civil engineer, businesswoman and politician. They have six children, among them is Pablo Larraín, a well known filmmaker. Hernán Larraín is of Basque descent. He is also a member of Washington D.C. based think tank the Inter-American Dialogue.