Gustavo Gatica
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Gustavo Gatica | |
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| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| Assumed office 11 March 2026 | |
| Constituency | 8th District |
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| Occupation | Psychologist; Human rights activist; Politician |
Gustavo Gatica Villarroel is a Chilean psychologist, human rights activist, and politician.
He was elected as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile, representing the 8th District, under the banner of Social Convergence.[1]
Biography
[edit source]Gatica became a national symbol during the 2019 Chilean social uprising after losing his eyesight as a result of police shotgun pellets. His case gained international attention and positioned him as a prominent human rights figure.
He graduated as a psychologist and continued to engage in activism for victims of state violence, disability rights, and institutional reform.
Political career
[edit source]In 2025, Gatica announced his candidacy for the Chamber of Deputies representing the 8th District. His campaign focused on human rights, police reform, public health, and social inclusion.[2]
He was elected in the 2025 parliamentary election and is part of the new progressive bloc within the National Congress.
References
[edit source]- ↑ "Del estallido social de Chile al Parlamento: la nueva batalla de Gustavo Gatica". El País. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "Gustavo Gatica quiere ser diputado: la historia de cómo tomó la decisión de apostar por un escaño en la Cámara". La Tercera. Retrieved 2025-11-18.