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Álvaro García Rodríguez (born 19 September 1961) is a
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an politician.


Background

He has a professional background in both private and public sector appointments in finance and planning. García also taught at two
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an universities for a number of years. He is a member of the
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an Socialist Party.


Political role

He was Minister of Economy and Finance in the Frente Amplio Government of
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, :es:Álvaro García (Uruguay) having taken office on 18 September 2008. When García came to office, it was thought likely that he would follow broadly the policies of his predecessor,
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. As of 1 March 2015, President Tabaré Vázquez appointed him as head of the
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.


See also

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Broad Front (Uruguay) The Broad Front (, FA) is a political coalition in Uruguay. Since 2025, it has been the ruling party of Uruguay, having previously ruled from 2005 to 2020 and has produced three presidents: Tabaré Vázquez (2005–2010; 2015–2020), José Mu ...


References

* :es:Álvaro García (Uruguay) University of the Republic (Uruguay) alumni Academic staff of the University of the Republic (Uruguay) Academic staff of Universidad ORT Uruguay Uruguayan accountants Uruguayan economists 1961 births Living people Socialist Party of Uruguay politicians Ministers of economy and finance of Uruguay {{Uruguay-politician-stub