Akin Soto
Chilean politician (1933–1992)
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Juan Akin Soto Morales (27 December 1933 – 15 December 1992) is a Chilean politician who served as deputy.[1]
Akin Soto | |
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| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 11 March 1990 – 15 December 1992 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Evelyn Matthei |
| Constituency | 15th District |
| Mayor of San Antonio | |
| In office 1971–1973 | |
| Preceded by | Néstor Fernández |
| Succeeded by | Julio Letelier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 January 1952 |
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| Spouse | Elvira Farías |
| Children | Four |
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| Profession | Physician |
Soto was born in San Antonio on 27 December 1933. He married Elvira Farías; they had four children.[2]
He completed his primary education at the Escuela Fiscal de San Antonio and finished his secondary studies by taking free examinations. By profession, he was a carpenter.[2]
Political career
Akin began his political activities in 1946 when he joined the Socialist Party of Chile. Within the party, he served as regional and sectional leader. He was later elected member of the Central Committee and the Political Commission, and subsequently became Regional Secretary of the party.[2]
In 1971, he was elected Mayor of the commune of San Antonio. During his administration, he promoted the creation of the Municipal Market, the Industrial District, and the Technological Institute. He remained in office until 11 September 1973.[2]
Among other positions, he served as director of ENDESA (Empresa Nacional de Electricidad), where he promoted rural electrification projects.[2]
After the military coup, he was detained and held at the Tejas Verdes detention camp. After his release, he rejoined the Political Commission of the Socialist Party of Chile between 1977 and 1989. In 1987, he served as National Executive Secretary of the Council for Free Elections; national leader of the Party for Democracy (PPD); and Executive Secretary of the Central Committee of his party in 1988. In 1987, he formally joined the Party for Democracy (PPD), serving as local leader in San Antonio.[2]
In 1989, he was elected Deputy for District No. 15, Valparaíso Region, representing the Party for Democracy (PPD), for the 1990–1994 term.[2]
He died on 15 December 1992.[2]