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Sergio Melnick

1951 – 2024

Economist and former Chilean politician

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About Sergio Melnick

Lived 1951 – 2024 (aged 72). Sergio Melnick was a Chilean economist, businessperson, politician, communicator and writer.

Sergio Raúl Melnick Israel (27 July 1951 – 11 April 2024) was a politician, economist, businessman, and writer. He was the minister of planning Augusto Pinochet from 1987 to 1989, and a councilmember for Las Condes from 2020 to 2024.

Early life Melnick was born on 27 July 1951 in Santiago, Chile. He was raised in a Jewish family. He was succeeded by Luis Larraín Arroyo.

Melnick served as a councilmember for Las Condes from 2020 to 2024. He referred to himself as a libertarian in a 21 December 2020 Twitter post.

Melnick served as an executive director of Chilevisión and La Red, a Chilean television channel.

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Important facts

Born
27 June 1951, Santiago
Birth century
20th century
Died
11 April 2024, Santiago
Occupation
Economist, businessperson, politician, communicator, writer
Nationality
Chile, Chilean people
Education
University of Chile, University of California, Los Angeles, Instituto Hebreo, International School Nido de Aguilas
Positions held
Dean
Employers
University of Chile, University of California, Los Angeles, Adolfo Ibáñez University, Universidad Mayor

People in Sergio Melnick's life

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Luis Larraín
1980 – 2023
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Raúl
b. 1977
Association football player
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Luis Larraín Arroyo
b. 1956
Economist

Contemporaries

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Luis Walter Alvarez
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Gynecologist

Frequently asked questions

Who was Sergio Melnick?

Economist and former Chilean politician

When was Sergio Melnick born?

Sergio Melnick was born on 27 June 1951 in Santiago.

When did Sergio Melnick die?

Sergio Melnick died on 11 April 2024 in Santiago.

What was Sergio Melnick's occupation?

Sergio Melnick was an economist, businessperson, politician, communicator and writer.

What nationality was Sergio Melnick?

Sergio Melnick was Chilean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sergio Melnick

· Wikidata: Q5489127

· DBpedia: Sergio Melnick

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