Arturo Puga

Arturo Puga
President of Government Junta of Chile
In office June 4, 1932 – June 16, 1932
Preceded by	Juan Esteban Montero
Succeeded by	Carlos Dávila

General Arturo Puga Osorio (1879-1970), was a Chilean military officer and Chairman of Government Junta in 1932.

On June 4, 1932 he became Chairman of the Government Junta that was established after the resignation of President Juan Esteban Montero. His presidency lasted until June 16, 1932, when he was forced to resign by the army, who imposed Carlos Davila as the new president.

His daughter Berta married Alberto Lleras Camargo, the first Secretary General of the Organization of American States.

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See also

• Socialist Republic of Chile

External links

• Progressive Socialism in Chile - Time Magazine (1932)

Political offices
Preceded by Juan Esteban Montero	President of Government Junta 1932	Succeeded by Carlos Dávila
Government offices
Preceded by Víctor Robles	Minister of the Interior 1932	Succeeded by Rolando Merino
Preceded by Marmaduque Grove	Minister of Defense 1932	Succeeded by Minister of War and Aviation
		Succeeded by Minister of the Navy

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Name	Puga, Arturo
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Date of birth	1879
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Date of death	1970
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