Roberto Merino Fuenzalida

Roberto Merino Fuenzalida (17 March 1889 – 3 May 1969) was a Chilean naval officer, farmer and politician. He served as a deputy representing the Eleventh Departamental Grouping of Curicó, Santa Cruz and Vichuquén during the 1930–1934 legislative period.

Early life and education Merino was born in Curicó, Chile, on 17 March 1889, the son of Roberto Merino and Mercedes Fuenzalida. He married Elena Merino Figueroa, and the couple had three children.

He studied at the Liceo of Curicó and later at the Arturo Prat Naval Academy.

Merino pursued a naval career in the Chilean Navy, reaching the rank of first lieutenant. He retired from the navy in 1920.

After leaving military service he dedicated himself to agriculture in the Curicó area until 1933 and also worked as a real estate broker.

He served as mayor of the municipality of Upeo until the commune was annexed to Curicó.

Political career Merino was elected deputy for the Eleventh Departamental Grouping of Curicó, Santa Cruz and Vichuquén for the 1930–1934 legislative period.

During his tenure he served on the Permanent Commission on War and Navy.

The 1932 Chilean coup d'état led to the dissolution of the National Congress on 6 June 1932.

He died in Santiago, Chile, on 3 May 1969.