Arturo Puga

Chilean military officer

Arturo Puga


President of the Government Junta of Chile
In office June 4, 1932 – June 16, 1932
Preceded by	Juan Esteban Montero
Succeeded by	Carlos Dávila

Personal details
Born	1879 Santiago, Chile
Died	April 28, 1970(1970-04-28) (aged 90–91) Santiago, Chile
Spouse	Bertha 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.

External links

"'Progressive Socialism'". Time. (June 20, 1932).

Political offices
Preceded by Juan Esteban Montero	President of Government Junta 1932	Succeeded by Carlos Dávila
Government offices
Preceded by Víctor Robles	Minister of the Interior 1932	Succeeded by Rolando Merino
Preceded by Marmaduque Grove	Minister of Defense 1932	Succeeded by Minister of War and Aviation
		Succeeded by Minister of the Navy