Background
Valdes, Manuel Fernando was born on November 27, 1933 in Santiago, Chile. Son of Manuel C. and Rosa (Wood) Valdes.
Valdes, Manuel Fernando was born on November 27, 1933 in Santiago, Chile. Son of Manuel C. and Rosa (Wood) Valdes.
Bachelor of Laws, University Chile, 1954.
Founder 1st Farmers Cooperative, Santa Cruz, Chile, 1958-1968. Sole practice law, 1962-1970. Partner Guzman and Valdes, Santiago, since 1987.
Member Farmers Arbitration Court, Santa Cruz, 1965-1970. President 1st confederation Farmers Union, Santiago, 1967-1973, confederation Production and Commerce, 1975-1981. Intamer Chile chapter Council Commerce and Production, since 1978, Pacific Basin Economic counicl, since 1979.
Member Exports Corporation, 1977-1983. Board directors Banco de Crédito e Inversiones, since 1980. Chairman board directors Industria Maquinaria Agricola Coloso Inc., Santiago, since 1987.
Member National Farmers Association (president 1983-1987). Clubs: Union (Santiago).
Married Ximena Cox, December 18, 1955. Children: Manuel Francisco, Jose Ignacio, Ana Luisa, Maria Magdalena, Ximena Carolina.