Gabriel González Videla

Gabriel González Videla served as the president of Chile from 1946 to 1952. Initially, he gained a plurality with the support of the Communist Party, and his early cabinets included Communist ministers. However, influenced by the international Cold War and domestic issues, González Videla shifted towards the right, outlawing the Communists after 1948 and ruling with the support of the Liberal Party. During his presidency, economic ties with the United States were strengthened, particularly in copper production, and U.S. investments and loans to Chile increased significantly. Despite population growth and increased production, social inequities in Chile were not reduced during his term.12