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(Redirected from Arturo Puga Osorio) Chilean military officer
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In this Chilean name, the first or paternal surname is Puga and the second or maternal family name is Osorio.
Arturo Puga
President of the Government Junta of Chile
In office
June 4, 1932 – June 16, 1932
Preceded byJuan Esteban Montero
Succeeded byCarlos Dávila
Personal details
Born1879
Santiago, Chile
DiedApril 28, 1970(1970-04-28) (aged 90–91)
Santiago, Chile
SpouseBertha Martinez
Children
  • Berta
  • Marta
  • Maria Helena
  • Albertol

General Arturo Puga Osorio (1879 – 28 April 1970) was a Chilean military officer and the chairman of the Government Junta in 1932.

On June 4, 1932, he became chairman of the Government Junta that was established after the resignation of President Juan Esteban Montero. His presidency lasted until June 16, 1932, when he was forced to resign by the army, who imposed Carlos Davila as the new president.

He married Bertha Martinez and had four children: Berta, Marta, Maria Helena, and Albertol Puga Martinez. Bertha married Alberto Lleras Camargo, the first secretary general of the Organization of American States.

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Preceded byJuan Esteban Montero President of Government Junta
1932
Succeeded byCarlos Dávila
Government offices
Preceded byVíctor Robles Minister of the Interior
1932
Succeeded byRolando Merino
Preceded byMarmaduque Grove Minister of Defense
1932
Succeeded byMinister of War and Aviation
Succeeded byMinister of the Navy
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