Reinaldo Apolo Gargano Ostuni (July 26, 1934 – February 5, 2013) was a

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an political figure.

Exile

Born in

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on July 26, 1934, Gargano went into exile in

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in 1974 following a

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. He returned to Uruguay several years later.

Foreign Minister of Uruguay

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Angus Reid Consultants from March 2005 until March 2008, in the government of the

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Relations with Cuba and Venezuela; trade issues

On 1 November 2004 Gargano said, "Our people will warmly welcome the reestablishment of diplomatic relations between Uruguay and

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Cubasource As Foreign Affairs Minister in the first government of the Frente Amplio Gargano favored a stronger integration of Uruguay in the Mercosur, and opposed any free trade agreement with the US on ideological grounds. Gargano also promoted the close alignment of Uruguay with

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n President Hugo Chávez and his anti-American "Movimiento Bolivariano" league of nations which include Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, Bolivia and Ecuador.

Arms from Iran controversy

In 2007 a pressing issue arose for Gargano's Foreign Affairs Ministry, when the loading of Iranian arms onto a

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vessel visiting

, in contravention of a UN-sponsored arms embargo provoked international comment.

Resignation

Gargano resigned from the Government of President

in March 2008. He was succeeded as Foreign Minister by Gonzalo Fernández.

Death

Gargano died on February 5, 2013, in

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at the age of 79 after months of heart problems. He is buried at Parque del Recuerdo cemetery.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Gargano, Reinaldo 1934 births 2013 deaths People from Paysandú Members of the Senate of Uruguay Foreign ministers of Uruguay Uruguayan people of Italian descent Socialist Party of Uruguay politicians Burials at Parque del Recuerdo (Uruguay)