Paula Olmos
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Paula Andrea Olmos Contreras (born 6 November 1982) is a Chilean politician elected as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Atacama Region.[1][2]
Paula Olmos | |
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| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| Assumed office 11 March 2026 | |
| Constituency | 4th District |
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| Born | 6 November 1982 Antofagasta, Chile |
| Party | Party of the People |
| Occupation | Politician |
In the 2025 parliamentary elections, Olmos was elected deputy for the Atacama Region's 4th District, marking a surprise result for her party in the region.[3][4]
Early life and family
She was born on 6 November 1982 in Diego de Almagro, in the Atacama Region. She is the daughter of Herman David Olmos Marchant and Elia María Contreras Vedia. She has three children.[5]
She completed her primary and secondary education at Escuela E-5 and at Liceo B-2 Manuel Magalhaes Medling in the commune of Diego de Almagro.[5]
She later pursued technical studies in mining with a specialization in topography, and obtained a higher technical degree in business administration with a specialization in quality management.[5]
Political career
She first became involved in politics as president of her school's student council.[5]
Since 2021 she has been a member of the Party of the People, where she has served as coordinator of the party's women's area.[5]
In the 2021 parliamentary elections she ran for deputy for the 4th District of the Atacama Region. She obtained 4,334 votes, equivalent to 4.39% of the total votes cast, and was not elected.[5]
In the parliamentary elections of 16 November 2025 she again ran for deputy for the 4th District of the Atacama Region, representing the Party of the People. She was elected with 9,975 votes, equivalent to 5.79% of the total valid votes cast.[5]