Lindorfo Alarcón Hevia (11 June 1871 – ?) was a Chilean politician and journalist who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile.
A member of the Democratic Party from 1895, he was first elected deputy for Antofagasta, Taltal and Tocopilla for the 1909–1912 period. He was reelected for Taltal and Tocopilla for the 1912–1915 term.
During his parliamentary career, he served as a member of the Permanent Commission of Education and worked particularly on matters concerning public instruction and the improvement of teaching conditions. On 7 August 1911, he was elected second vice president of the Chamber of Deputies, serving until March 1912.
Biography Alarcón was born in Vichuquén on 11 June 1871, the son of Anselmo Alarcón Díaz and Paulina Hevia. He received his primary education in Vichuquén and was largely self-educated through reading.
In 1889, he began working at the Gobernación de Vichuquén as an administrative clerk, remaining there until 30 August 1891. During this period, he also became involved in journalism and political advocacy.
Political career From 1906 to 1907, he served as municipal treasurer in Tocopilla, where he continued his political activity on behalf of the Democratic Party.
As a deputy, Alarcón focused on improving public services in Taltal and Tocopilla, including charitable services, customs, postal and telegraph services. He also promoted subsidies for night schools in Santiago, Antofagasta, Taltal, Quillota and Valparaíso.
Within the Democratic Party, he served for three years as first vice president of its General Directorate. He was also active in several civic institutions in Santiago, Antofagasta, Taltal and Tocopilla.
After leaving Congress, Alarcón held several administrative positions. He served as Governor of Río Bueno in 1917, Intendant of Llanquihue from 1918 to 1921, Inspector of Casas de Préstamos in 1921, and Governor of Tocopilla in 1932.
He also founded the Democratic newspaper El Noticiero.
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