First Lady of Chile | |
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Primera dama de Chile | |
Residence | La Moneda Palace |
Inaugural holder | María Mercedes Fontecilla Valdivieso |
Formation | 1811 |
Final holder | Irina Karamanos |
Website | Official website (in Spanish) |
The first lady of Chile (Spanish: Primera dama de Chile) is the title for the wife of the president of Chile, who is traditionally responsible for directing and coordinating activities in the social field of the presidency and accompanying the president in ceremonies or official activities, for example, on state visits. Although not an official title, it is widely used in formal protocol and has been used in some decrees.[1]