Francisco Orrego Gutiérrez

Francisco Javier Orrego Gutiérrez (born 6 October 1986), commonly known as Pancho Orrego, is a Chilean lawyer, politician, pundit and television personality.

He has gained notoriety in the media, particularly on the debate show Sin filtros, characterized by his direct confrontational style. Carlos Larraín is often referred to as his 'godfather' in Renovación Nacional (RN), political party where Orrego is a member.

He is also a recognized defender of the individual capitalization system (AFP) and has defined himself as an anticommunist and follower of Jaime Guzmán.

Biography Orrego was born in Vina del Mar, but he grew up in Quilpué and studied at Colegio Champagnat in Villa Alemana.

In 2005 he began studying at the University of Chile School of Law and joined RN, his party. In 2022, he advised the constituent Bernardo Fontaine, on housing and pensions. He later softened his tone, stating that his remarks had been inappropriate and that he owed the former footballer a "conversation".

His participation in Sin filtros led to his involvement with Radio Agricultura, where he collaborated in organizing the radio program "Los Tres Mosqueteros" alongside historian and journalist Magdalena Merbilháa, who also took part in Sin filtros.

Political career In 2021, Orrego began appearing as a regular panelist on Sin filtros. In 2023 he began studying a master's degree in political thought at the Universidad San Sebastián (USS). Similarly, he unsuccessfully attempted to become RN's general secretary.

In 2024, after Gabriel Alemparte declination in his favor, he ran for governor of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, losing against Claudio Orrego.

In 2025, he was elected deputy.