Esteban Jorge Velásquez Núñez (born 26 December 1962) is a Chilean teacher and politician who currently serves in the Senate of Chile.[2]
Esteban Velásquez | |
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| Member of the Senate of Chile | |
| Assumed office 11 March 2022 | |
| Constituency | 3rd Circunscription (Antofagasta Region) |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile | |
| In office 11 March 2022 – 11 March 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Creation of the District |
| Constituency | 3rd District |
| Mayor of Calama | |
| In office 6 December 2008 – 17 November 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Arturo Molina Henríquez |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Augusto Pérez |
| Councilmen of Calama | |
| In office 6 December 2004 – 6 December 2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 December 1962 Calama, Chile |
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| Spouse | Anabella Lizama |
| Children | Two |
| Parent(s) | Irineo Velásquez Marta Núñez Romero |
| Relatives | Hernán Velásquez (brother)[1] |
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| Occupation | Constituent |
| Profession | Teacher |
From 2011 to 2013, Velásquez led various strikes in Calama.[3][4] Although them affected the Chilean economy,[clarification needed (unclear or ambiguous text)] he got the attention of the central authorities to respond to needs. With this, he achieved the expansion of avenues, the construction of the Carlos Cisterna Hospital, and the new Cobreloa stadium: the Estadio Zorros del Desierto.