Carlos Rivera Jofré was a Chilean lawyer and politician who served as Minister of War and Navy under President Jorge Montt from 1894 to 1895.
Biography Rivera was a lawyer and participated in intellectual and civic organizations in Santiago during the late 19th century. In 1888, he was a member of the administrative board of the Club del Progreso and contributed to educational activities at the Escuela Franklin. He married Adelaida Riesco Mariño.
On 7 December 1894, Rivera was appointed Minister of War and Navy in the administration of President Jorge Montt, succeeding Santiago Aldunate Bascuñán. His tenure is documented in legislation promulgated by the government between December 1894 and July 1895 bearing his signature as minister.
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