Carlos Végh Garzón

Carlos Vegh Garzón (Montevideo, 1902–1984) was an Uruguayan political figure.

Background

He was a prominent member of the Uruguayan Colorado Party.

Public offices

He served as Minister of the Economy in 1967,[1] under President Oscar Gestido. A year later, he was President of the Banco de la Republica.

Personal

Son of Alejandro Vegh y Sofia Garzon. Married to Sofia Villegas Suarez. Had six children, including Alejandro Vegh Villegas, who was Minister of the Economy in 1974-1976 and again in 1982-1983. His grandson, Carlos A. Vegh, is an academic economist.

See also

References

References

  1. ↑ 'Carlos Garzón', Wikipedia (in Spanish)


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