Raúl Troncoso

Raúl Troncoso Castillo (27 April 1935−28 November 2004) was a Chilean politician and lawyer who served as Minister of the Interior, Minister of Denfense and as Minister General Secretariat of Government.

Early life and education Troncoso was the son of Raúl Troncoso Ovalle and Teresa Castillo Aránguiz, who was the sister of Sergio Castillo Aránguiz, Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Army during the administration of Eduardo Frei Montalva, serving from 3 May 1968 to 2 October 1969.

Political career Early career Troncoso was initially a member of the Social Christian Conservative Party (PCSC), which merged with the National Falange in 1957 to form the Christian Democratic Party (PDC).

He played an active role in Eduardo Frei Montalva's successful 1964 presidential campaign and was subsequently appointed Secretary General of Government, serving from 12 May 1965 to 4 November 1970.