Danilo Astori
| Cr. Danilo Astori | |
|---|---|
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| Danilo Astori | |
| Vice President of Uruguay | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office March 1, 2010 | |
| President | José Mujica |
| Preceded by | Rodolfo Nin Novoa |
| Minister of Economy and Finance of Uruguay | |
| In office March 1, 2005[1] – September 18, 2008[1] | |
| Preceded by | Isaac Alfie |
| Succeeded by | Álvaro García |
| Senator of the Republic | |
| In office February 15, 1990 – March 1, 2005 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 23, 1940 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Nationality | Uruguayan |
| Political party | Broad Front Uruguay Assembly |
| Spouse(s) | Claudia Hugo |
| Residence | Montevideo |
| Profession | Accountant, Economist |
| Website | www.2121.org.uy |
Danilo Astori (born April 23, 1940) is a Uruguayan social democratic politician who has been Vice President of Uruguay since 2010. Previously he was Minister of Economics and Finance from 2005 to 2008. He is the main leader of the Asamblea Uruguay party, which is part of the ruling centre-left Broad Front party.
Political career
He ran for vice president in the 1989 election with Líber Seregni as presidential candidate, obtaining third place with 23% of votes.
Before the 2004 elections, Astori was announced to become Finance Minister if the Broad Front won. This is said to have turned centrist voters to choose the Broad Front,[2] and the party received 51.7% of votes.
Policies
Astori has followed a fiscal conservative policy, but allowing increases in welfare, education and health care spendings. He has been a supporter of trade pacts with the United States, the European Union, the People's Republic of China and India, with the Chilean "open regionalism" as a model.[3]
Astori resigned from his ministry on September 18, 2008. His ministerial replacement was Álvaro García.
Historical note
Astori is the fifteenth person to hold the office of Vice President of Uruguay. The office dates from 1934, when César Charlone became Uruguay's first Vice President.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "List of Uruguayan government ministers". Rulers.org. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
- ↑ Altman 2006 Electoral Studies PDF (129 KiB)
- ↑ Astori follows Chile's "open regionalism" at wtothailand.or.th
See also
| Preceded by Isaac Alfie |
Minister of Economy and Finances 2005–2008 |
Succeeded by Álvaro García |
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