Omar Sabat

Omar Rashid Sabat Guzmán is a Chilean business administrator and politician. He previously served as Mayor of Valdivia for two consecutive terms and was elected in 2025 as a Member of the Chamber of Deputies representing the 24th District in the Los Ríos Region.

Biography

Sabat Guzmán was born in Valdivia and completed his studies in business administration. Before entering national politics, he became widely known for his long tenure as Mayor of Valdivia, where he developed urban modernisation projects, tourism initiatives, and environmental programmes focusing on riverfront recovery.

Political career

Sabat served as Mayor of Valdivia between 2012 and 2021, securing re-election due to strong local support. His administration focused on urban development, public safety, and cultural revitalisation of the regional capital.
In the 2025 parliamentary elections, he ran as a candidate of the Republican Party and was elected Deputy for the 24th District, becoming one of the main right-wing figures in the Los Ríos Region.