Gustavo Lorca

Gustavo Lorca Rojas (9 June 1921 – 30 October 2013) was a Chilean lawyer, academic, and politician who held various public offices during the mid-20th century.

He served as Mayor of Viña del Mar from 1958 to 1964 and was later elected as a deputy to the National Congress for three consecutive terms. His work in municipal administration and legislation focused on urban infrastructure, public health, and local development. As mayor, he promoted projects aimed at strengthening coastal protection and improving city planning, which had long-term implications for tourism. Lorca was a respected figure in Chile. He was a regional president of RN in Valparaíso Region and participated in its Political Commission and Supreme Tribunal. His legal, academic, and political contributions remain a part of Chile’s institutional history.