Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez

Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez served as the president of Chile from 1958 to 1964. He was the son of Arturo Alessandri Palma, who also served as president of Chile. Alessandri Rodríguez won the support of the Conservative and Liberal parties.123

To address popular demands without significantly changing the country's structures, he initiated a public works program to help reduce unemployment. His administration also aimed to lower the high inflation rate, which was around 60-70% annually, by reducing business taxes and stimulating industrial growth through public spending. However, salary increases were restricted, causing salaries to lag behind rising prices, which alienated voters. This led his government to seek support from the Radical Party.12