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 | 19 September 1961 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Political party | Broad Front |
| Alma mater | University of the Republic |
| Profession | Accountant and economist |
Background edit
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 edit
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.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "List of Uruguayan government ministers". Rulers.org. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
- ^ es:Álvaro García (Uruguay)
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