Antonio Rivas Villalobos

José Antonio Rivas Villalobos (born 7 March 1961) is a Chilean educator and politician affiliated with the Socialist Party. He serves as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile, representing the 20th District. He previously served as mayor of Chiguayante for three consecutive terms (2012–2024).

Biography Rivas completed his primary and secondary education in Concepción, studying at the Colegio Salesiano. He earned a degree as a Music Teacher and a Licenciatura en Educación from the University of Concepción in 1988. During his student years, he held leadership roles in the university's student coordination bodies.

Before entering municipal politics, he worked as a music educator and community organizer in the Biobío Region.

Political career Rivas was originally active in the Izquierda Cristiana (1978–1988), later joining the Socialist Party of Chile in 1992. He served as a councilman of Chiguayante between 2000 and 2008, repeatedly achieving some of the highest vote totals in the commune.

In 2012, he obtained the first majority and was elected mayor of Chiguayante. He was subsequently re-elected in 2016 and 2021, leading the commune through major administrative and social challenges. He also presided over the Asociación de Municipalidades del Parque Nacional Nonguén, coordinating conservation initiatives with neighboring municipalities.

Rivas was elected deputy for the 20th District in the 2025 parliamentary elections.