University of Chile Student Federation, Chilean students union
The University of Chile Student Federation is a student organization in Santiago that ensures student representation and participation at the university. It has a leadership team of five members, delegates from different faculties, and holds an annual congress where students set goals and discuss important matters.
The Federation was founded in 1906 and is the oldest student organization in Latin America, established to defend student rights and fight social inequality. Over the decades it played a central role in education reforms and supported democratic movements, especially after the military coup in 1973.
The Federation was created to give students a voice and provide spaces where they could discuss matters that mattered to the university and the country. It remains a place where young people gather to share ideas, organize cultural events, and take part in campus life.
The Federation is located on Periodista José Carrasco Tapia street in central Santiago and is easy to reach by phone or email. Their website provides information about their work and upcoming events for anyone interested in learning more or getting involved with student activities.
A memorable moment occurred in 1970 when Salvador Allende announced his presidential victory from the Federation's balcony, making it a symbol of student political power in Chilean history. This event shows how the organization became connected to major turning points in the country's development.
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