Jessica López Saffie

Jessica López
Jessica López in 2023
Minister of Public Works
In office
11 March 2022 – 11 March 2026
PresidentGabriel Boric
Preceded byJuan Carlos García
Succeeded byMartín Arrau
Head of Banco del Estado de Chile
In office
27 April 2022 – 10 March 2023
PresidentGabriel Boric
Preceded byRicardo de Tezanos
Succeeded byDaniel Hojman
Personal details
Born (1956-12-16) 16 December 1956
Party
Parent(s)Armando López
Margarita Saffie
Alma materUniversity of Chile
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionEconomist

Jessica Teresa López Saffie (born 18 December 1956) is a Chilean economist and politician who serves as Chile's Minister of Public Works.

Between April 2022 and March 2023, she served as chair of the BancoEstado, becoming the first woman to hold that position.

Since 10 March 2023, she has served as Minister of Public Works of Chile—becoming the second woman to lead that ministry—under the administration of President Gabriel Boric.