Priscilla Castillo
Chilean politician
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Priscilla Castillo Gerli is a Chilean politician who serves as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile, representing the 17th District for the 2026–2030 term.[1]
Priscilla Castillo | |
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| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| Assumed office 11 March 2026 | |
| Constituency | 17th District |
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| Born | Priscilla Castillo Gerli 22 October 1970 |
| Party | Christian Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | University of the Bío Bío |
| Occupation | Politician |
Biography
She was born on 22 October 1970, in Talca, Chile.[2] She is the daughter of Ángel Nivaldo Castillo Hernández and Elena María Gerli Schurter. She is an auditor accountant, having graduated from the University of Bío-Bío.[2]
Before entering national office, she worked in entrepreneurship and local development, establishing networks with neighborhood groups, social organizations, and community leaders.[3]
Political career
Her public career has been primarily linked to the municipal sphere. She served as a councillor of Molina from 2004 to 2008 and from 2008 to 2012. In the latter year, she was elected mayor of the same commune, a position she held until 2024.[2]
On 16 November 2025, she was elected deputy for the 17th District of the Maule Region (Constitución, Curepto, Curicó, Empedrado, Hualañé, Licantén, Maule, Molina, Pelarco, Pencahue, Rauco, Río Claro, Romeral, Sagrada Familia, San Clemente, San Rafael, Talca, Teno, Vichuquén), representing the Christian Democratic Party within the Unidad por Chile coalition. She obtained 46,849 votes, corresponding to 10.30% of the valid votes cast.[2]