Preceded by Danilo Astori Profession accountant, economist Succeeded by Fernando Lorenzo | Political party Broad Front Party Broad Front | |
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Born September 19, 1961 (age 55)
Montevideo, Uruguay ( 1961-09-19 ) Alma mater University of the Republic Education University of the Republic Similar Mario Bergara, Alba Roballo, Zelmar Michelini, Hugo Batalla, Rodney Arismendi | ||
Álvaro García Rodríguez (born September 19, 1961) is a Uruguayan politician.
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Background
He has a professional background in both private and public sector appointments in finance and planning.
García also taught at two Uruguayan universities for a number of years.
He is a member of the Uruguayan Socialist Party.
Political role
He was Economy and Finance Minister in the Frente Amplio Government of President of Uruguay Tabaré Vázquez, having taken office on September 18, 2008.
When García came to office, it was thought likely that he would follow broadly the policies of his predecessor, Danilo Astori.
As of March 1, 2015, President Tabaré Vázquez appointed him as head of the Planning and Budget Office.
References
Álvaro García Rodríguez Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA