Former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in the country’s south on Tuesday, prompting condolences from Latin American leaders.
Interior Minister Carolina Toha confirmed the 74-year-old’s death, marking the end of his two terms from 2010 to 2014 and 2018 to 2022.
Pinera, a successful businessman, oversaw economic growth, addressed unemployment, and faced challenges, including protests against inequality and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Known for the iconic 2010 miner rescue, he also made his fortune introducing credit cards in the 1980s.
Pinera, ranked 1,176 on Forbes’ rich list in 2024, leaves behind a complex political legacy.
