Overview of Land and History 33Büchi, Finance Minister during the Pinochet government.
Aylwin won a clear victory and assumed the presidency for
a four-year term.
Return to Democracy
A gentle man held in high esteem, Aylwin seemed to be
the best choice for a transition. The president who was to
lead Chile to democracy needed to be a widely respected
With the return of democracy, the presidential palace La Moneda is once
again open to the public.