Manuel Matta Aragay
Manuel Matta Aragay | |
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| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 11 March 2018 – 11 March 2022 | |
| Constituency | District 18 |
| In office 11 March 1990 – 11 March 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Creation of the district |
| Succeeded by | Guillermo Ceroni |
| Constituency | 40th District |
| Member of the Senate of Chile | |
| In office 11 March 2014 – 11 March 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Ximena Rincón |
| Succeeded by | Dissolution of the charge |
| Constituency | 11th Circunscription |
| In office 11 March 1994 – 11 March 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Mario Papi |
| Succeeded by | Jaime Naranjo |
| Ambassador of Chile to El Salvador | |
| In office 11 March 2006 – 11 March 2010 | |
| President | Michelle Bachelet |
| Preceded by | Victoria Morales Etchevers |
| Succeeded by | José Renato Sepúlveda |
| Ambassador of Chile to Portugal | |
| In office 2003 – 11 March 2006 | |
| President | Ricardo Lagos |
| Preceded by | Belisario Velasco |
| Succeeded by | Francisco Pérez Walker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 November 1946 |
| Party | Christian Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Isabel Aylwin Oyarzún |
| Children | Three |
| Alma mater | University of Chile (LL.B) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Manuel José Ramón Matta Aragay (born 10 November 1946) is a Chilean politician, militant from Christian Democratic Party.
Over several decades, he has alternated between legislative and diplomatic responsibilities, serving both in Congress and abroad as ambassador. His career reflects the long trajectory of a centrist politician advocated to social, rural, and institutional issues.
Educated at the University of Chile, Matta began his public life during the 1970s and later held seats in both chambers of Parliament. His work has centered on agricultural policy, rural development, and regional representation, with particular attention to the Maule Region area.
After serving as senator and ambassador, he returned to the Chamber of Deputies for the 2018–2022 term, continuing his involvement in matters related to social equity and the modernization of Chile’s countryside.