Daniel Melo Contreras
Chilean politician
Daniel Melo Contreras (born 18 February 1979) is a Chilean politician who serves as deputy.
Family and early life
He was born in Santiago on 18 February 1979. He is the son of Sadi Melo Moya, a socialist leader who served as mayor of the commune of El Bosque between 1991 and 2021, and Ana Contreras Olivos.
He is the father of one son, Rafael Melo Sotomayor.
Professional career
He completed his secondary education at Los Aromos School in the commune of Puente Alto, graduating in 1996.
He studied sociology at the ARCIS University (ARCIS). At the postgraduate level, in 2012 he obtained a master's degree in Human Settlements and Environment from the Institute of Urban and Territorial Studies of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
Political career
He joined the Socialist Party of Chile Youth in 1995. Within the organisation, he served as Vice President for Political Training and Education (2001–2003), Secretary General (2005), and National President between 2007 and 2010. He currently serves on the party’s Political Commission, is a member of the Central Committee, and holds one of the vice-presidencies of the Socialist Party of Chile.
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