Carlos Cortés Silva

Carlos Cortés Silva (24 April 1895 – 25 June 1963) was a Chilean farmer and parliamentarian affiliated with the Agrarian Labor Party.

He served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies during the XLVI Legislative Period (1949–1953), representing the 15th Departmental Group of Itata and San Carlos.

Biography Cortés Silva was born in Talca on 24 April 1895, the son of Guillermo Cortés Silva and Fresia Silva de la Fuente.

He married Olga Riesco Castro in San Carlos on 20 May 1922. In a second marriage, he wed Eduvina del Carmen Fuentes Fuentes in Santiago on 11 December 1954. He had descendants from these marriages.

Professional career He was engaged primarily in agricultural activities throughout his working life.

Political career A member of the Agrarian Labor Party, Cortés Silva served as regidor and mayor of the Municipality of San Carlos between 15 May 1938 and 21 May 1950.

He was elected Deputy for the 15th Departmental Group —Itata and San Carlos— for the 1949–1953 parliamentary term. During his tenure, he served on the Standing Committee on Roads and Public Works.

Death Carlos Cortés Silva died in Santiago on 25 June 1963.