Fernando Vásquez
Bolivian Minister of Mining (2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Fernando Vázquez.
This article is about the politician. For other uses, see Fernando Vázquez (disambiguation).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Vásquez and the second or maternal family name is Arnez.
Fernando Iván Vásquez Arnez (born 24 May 1962) is a Bolivian geotechnical and mining engineer and politician who served as minister of mining and metallurgy from 8 May to 30 May 2020. He previously served as vice minister of productive development and metallurgical mining from 2019 to 2020 and as director of the environment and public consultation from 2006 to 2011. Shortly into his ministerial term, Vásquez stated that his white complexion made him incapable of being a member of the Movement for Socialism, causing broad condemnation and his removal from office less than a month after being appointed.
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Fernando Vásquez | |
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Minister of Mining and Metallurgy | |
In office 8 May 2020 – 30 May 2020 | |
President | Jeanine Áñez |
Preceded by | Carlos Huallpa |
Succeeded by | Jorge Oropeza |
Vice Minister of Productive Development and Metallurgical Mining | |
In office 3 December 2019 – 8 May 2020 | |
President | Jeanine Áñez |
Minister | Carlos Huallpa |
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Born | Fernando Iván Vásquez Arnez (1962-05-24) 24 May 1962 (age 61) Catavi, Potosí, Bolivia |
Alma mater | University of São Paulo (PhD) |
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