2002 in Chile

Incumbents

• President of Chile: Ricardo Lagos

  Events

June

• 2–5 June – Intense rainfall causes the 2002 Northern Chile floods and mudflow that hit Coquimbo and Valparaíso leading to the deaths of 17 people.

  September

• 14–15 September – 2002 South American Race Walking Championships

  Deaths

• 7 June – Anselmo Sule
• 5 August – Francisco Coloane
• 23 November – Roberto Matta