Arturo Puga

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

Arturo Puga
President of Government Junta of Chile
In office
June 4, 1932  June 16, 1932
Preceded byJuan Esteban Montero
Succeeded byCarlos Dávila
Personal details
Born1879
Santiago, Chile
Died1970 (aged 9091)
Santiago, Chile
NationalityChilean
Spouse(s)Bertha Martinez
Children
  • Berta
  • Marta
  • Maria Helena
  • Albertol

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.

He married Bertha Martinez and had four children: Berta, Marta, Maria Helena, and Albertol Puga Martinez. Bertha married Alberto Lleras Camargo, the first Secretary General of the Organization of American States.

See also

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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