Álvaro García Rodríguez
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is García and the second or maternal family name is Rodríguez.
| Álvaro García | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Minister of Economy and Finance of Uruguay | |
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In office September 18, 2008 – March 1, 2010[1] | |
| Preceded by | Danilo Astori |
| Succeeded by | Fernando Lorenzo |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 19, 1961 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Political party | Broad Front |
| Alma mater | University of the Republic |
| Profession | accountant, economist |
Álvaro García Rodríguez (born September 19, 1961) is a Uruguayan politician.
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,[2] 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.
See also
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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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