Marcos Serrano Menchaca

Marcos Serrano Menchaca (2 January 1887 – 15 May 1965) was a Chilean industrialist, agriculturist, and politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.

Early life and business career He was born in Concepción on 2 January 1887, the son of Marcos Serrano Squella and Rosa Menchaca Sanders.

He married Alicia Palma Cavero, and they had four children: Alicia, Rosa, Marcos, and Pedro.

In 1905 he settled in the city of Concepción and worked in Tomé before devoting himself to industry and agriculture.

He founded the Sociedad Nacional de Paños de Tomé and transformed it into a joint-stock company, serving as its manager in 1913. He traveled to Europe in search of modern machinery for his industry.

He was also owner of two estates, one in Magdalena and another in Nueva Aldea. He belonged to the Board of Beneficence and served as director of the Hospital of Tomé.

Political career He was a member of the Liberal Party.

He was elected deputy for Concepción for the 1924–1927 period, serving on the Commissions of Finance and of War and Navy. He did not complete his term after the Government Junta decreed the closure of Congress on 11 September 1924.

He was re-elected deputy for the 16th Departamental Grouping of “Coelemu, Talcahuano and Concepción” for the 1926–1930 legislative period. He presided over the Commission of Finance and also served on the Commissions of War and Navy and of Labor and Social Welfare.

He was re-elected for the same constituency for the 1930–1934 period, serving as substitute member of the Commission of Finance. His term ended prematurely following the dissolution of Congress on 6 June 1932 after the revolutionary movement of 4 June.

As a parliamentarian, he advocated for legislation to protect national industry, particularly the textile industry.

He died in Santiago on 15 May 1965.