José Aravena

José Andrés Aravena Cabezas (24 October 1930 – 24 April 1982) was a Chilean politician affiliated with the Socialist Party of Chile. He served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile representing the 20th Departmental District—which included the communes of Angol, Collipulli, Traiguén, Victoria, and Curacautín—during the 1965–1969 legislative term. Prior to that, he served as a municipal councilor (regidor) in Angol from 1963 to 1965.

Early life and personal background Aravena was born in Angol, Chile, on 24 October 1930, the son of Manuel Jesús Aravena Becerra and María Clementina Cabezas. He married Ana Amelia Toro, and they had three children.

Professional career From 1953 to 1959, he worked as an employee in the Directorate of Roads (Dirección de Vialidad) under the Ministry of Public Works.

Political career Aravena joined the Socialist Party of Chile and began his political career at the local level. He was elected to the municipal council of Angol in 1963 and served as a regidor until 1965.

In the 1965 parliamentary elections, he was elected deputy for the 20th Departmental District. He served during the XLV Legislative Period of the National Congress of Chile, with his term spanning from 15 May 1965 to 15 May 1969.

Death Aravena died in Angol on 24 April 1982, aged 51.