Jorge Abbott
Jorge Abbott | |
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| Born | October 1, 1947 Chile |
| Occupation(s) | Judge, Prosecutor, Lawyer |
| Known for | National Prosecutor of Chile |
Jorge José Winston Abbott Charme (born on 1 October 1947) is a Chilean judge.
Family
He is the offspring of Eduardo Abbott Godoy and Luz Charme Montt, who was both a culinary entrepreneur and a former head of the Christian Democratic Party (DC).
His ancestry traces back to Ambrosio Montt Luco, a deputy representing the National Party, and Luz Montt Montt, the daughter of ex-Chilean president Manuel Montt. On his maternal side, he shares a familial connection with Alfredo Moreno Charme, an influential businessman and minister during Sebastián Piñera's governments.
Studies
Abbott completed his law degree at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso in 1979. While studying, he was engaged with the Christian Democratic Youth and the Popular Unitary Action Movement (MAPU).
Professional career
Between 1988 and 1990, Abbott held the position of Deputy Director General at the Judicial Assistance Corporation in the Valparaíso Region, later advancing to General Director from 1992 until 2002.
In late 2002, appointed by President Ricardo Lagos, he became Regional Prosecutor of Valparaíso within the Public Ministry, a role he fulfilled until 2010. He then practiced law independently from 2011 to 2014.
In 2014, President Michelle Bachelet named him National Executive Director of the Public Ministry. The following year, he was elevated to National Prosecutor, taking over from Sabas Chahuán. He officially began this role on 1 December 2015.