Preceded by Juan Andres Fontaine Succeeded by Ena von Baer Name Pablo Longueira Education University of Chile | Succeeded by Felix de Vicente Children Seven Role Chilean Politician Residence Santiago, Chile | |
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Full Name Juan Pablo Longueira Montes Political party Independent Democratic Union Spouse(s) Cecilia Brinkmann Estevez Party Independent Democratic Union Profiles | ||
Longueira: "Me encantaría ser presidente, pero no tengo la ambición para enfrentar una campaña"
Juan Pablo Longueira Montes (born August 12, 1958) is a Chilean right-wing politician and industrial civil engineer who served as Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism of Chile from 2011 to 2013. He is a member of the Independent Democratic Union (UDI) and served as a Senator before being appointed by President Sebastian Pinera to serve in the Cabinet. He was previously a deputy from 1990 until 2006.
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- Longueira Me encantara ser presidente pero no tengo la ambicin para enfrentar una campaa
- Paulsen enfrenta a longueira tolerancia cero
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In 1981 he was appointed by Augusto Pinochet as the president of the Student Federation of the University of Chile.
On March 30, 2007, he launched his candidacy for President in the 2009 presidential election, but cancelled his bid on May 3.
On April 29, 2013, Mr. Longueira was nominated by the UDI as its candidate for the 2013 presidential election, replacing Laurence Golborne. On 30 June 2013, Longueira won the primary election of the right-wing coalition Alianza por Chile with the 51.37% of the vote against the candidate of National Renewal, Andres Allamand, becoming the only candidate of the coalition for the 2013 presidential election. On 17 July 2013, Longueira abruptly withdrew his candidature, citing personal health problems as a reason.
He is married to Cecilia Brinkmann Estevez and has seven children. Longueira is a Roman Catholic.
Paulsen enfrenta a longueira tolerancia cero
