Álvaro García Rodríguez
Álvaro García Rodríguez (born 19 September 1961) is a Uruguayan politician.
Álvaro García | |
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Minister of Economy and Finance of Uruguay | |
In office 18 September 2008 – 1 March 2010[1] | |
Preceded by | Danilo Astori |
Succeeded by | Fernando Lorenzo |
Personal details | |
Born | Montevideo, Uruguay | 19 September 1961
Political party | Broad Front |
Alma mater | University of the Republic |
Profession | Accountant and economist |
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 Minister of Economy and Finance in the Frente Amplio Government of President of Uruguay Tabaré Vázquez,[2] having taken office on 18 September 2008.
When García came to office, it was thought likely that he would follow broadly the policies of his predecessor, Danilo Astori.
As of 1 March 2015, President Tabaré Vázquez appointed him as head of the Office of Planning and Budget.
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See also
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Danilo Astori |
Minister of Economy and Finances 2008 – 03/2010 |
Succeeded by Fernando Lorenzo |
References
- "List of Uruguayan government ministers". Rulers.org. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
- es:Álvaro García (Uruguay)
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