Alberto Weretilneck
| Alberto Weretilneck | |
|---|---|
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| Governor of Río Negro | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2012 | |
| Lieutenant | Ana Pichinini |
| Preceded by | Carlos Soria |
| Vice-Governor of Río Negro | |
| In office December 10, 2011 – January 1, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Bautista Mendioroz |
| Succeeded by | Ana Pichinini |
| Mayor of Cipolletti | |
| In office December 10, 2007 – December 7, 2011 | |
| Succeeded by | Abel Baratti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 11, 1962 El Bolsón, Río Negro |
| Political party | Broad Front Front for Victory |
Alberto Weretilneck (born October 11, 1962) is the current governor of Río Negro Province, Argentina.
Born in El Bolsón, Río Negro, he joined the center-left Broad Front, and was elected mayor of Cipolletti, Río Negro Province, in 2007.[1] He became a supporter of Kirchnerism and was elected Vicegovernor in 2011;[2] he was also named Vice President of the Broad Front on December 17, serving with Adriana Puiggrós.[3]
Weretilneck became governor on January 1, 2012, after the sudden death of Governor Carlos Soria.[4]
References
- ↑ "El vice Alberto Weretilneck asumirá como gobernador el martes". Clarín. (Spanish)
- ↑ "Quién es Alberto Weretilneck". La Noticia 1. (Spanish)
- ↑ "Adriana Puiggrós es la nueva Presidenta del Frente Grande". frente grande. (Spanish)
- ↑ "Tras un confuso episodio, murió el gobernador de Río Negro, Carlos Soria". La Nación. (Spanish)
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