Governor of the Santiago Metropolitan Region

The Governor of the Santiago Metropolitan Region is an important leader chosen by the people to help run the Santiago Metropolitan Region in Chile. Since 2021, this position has been filled by someone elected through voting by everyone who lives in the area. The Santiago Metropolitan Region is one of the most important parts of Chile, and the governor works to make sure the region runs smoothly and meets the needs of its many residents. This role is crucial for managing services, planning for the future, and supporting the community in one of Chile's busiest areas. Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

History

In 2017, changes to Chile's rules allowed people to vote for leaders of regional governments. This created the job of Regional Governor and a representative for the President of Chile in each region.

The first elections for regional governors in Chile happened on May 15 and 16, 2021. The people who were elected started their jobs on July 14, 2021. Claudio Orrego, a former minister, won the election for the Santiago Metropolitan Region and became the first Regional Governor. He was reelected for another term on November 24, 2024.

Governor of the Metropolitan Region of Santiago

The Governor of the Santiago Metropolitan Region is an important leader in Chile. Since 2021, this governor has been chosen by people in the region through voting. The governor helps manage and make decisions for the area around Santiago, which is the capital city of Chile.

Portrait	Governor	Term of office			Party
		Start	End	Duration
	Claudio Orrego	July 14, 2021	Incumbent	4 years, 311 days	PDC (2021–2022) Independent (2022–)