Mario Bergara (politician)
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Mario Esteban Bergara Duque (born 4 May 1965) is a Uruguayan economist, public accountant, professor, and politician of the Broad Front. He served as President of the Central Bank of Uruguay from 2008 to 2013 and from 2015 to 2018.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Bergara and the second or maternal family name is Duque.
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Mario Bergara | |
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Senator of Uruguay | |
Assumed office 15 February 2020 | |
President of the Central Bank of Uruguay | |
In office 21 April 2015 – 11 October 2018 | |
Preceded by | Alberto Graña |
Succeeded by | Alberto Graña |
In office 11 November 2008 – 26 December 2013 | |
Preceded by | Walter Cancela |
Succeeded by | Alberto Graña |
Minister of Economy and Finance of Uruguay | |
In office 26 December 2013 – 1 March 2015 | |
Preceded by | Fernando Lorenzo |
Succeeded by | Danilo Astori |
Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance of Uruguay | |
In office 1 March 2005 – 18 September 2008 | |
Preceded by | Álvaro Rossa |
Succeeded by | Pedro Buonomo |
Personal details | |
Born | Mario Esteban Bergara Duque (1965-05-04) 4 May 1965 (age 59) Montevideo, Uruguay |
Political party | Broad Front |
Alma mater | University of the Republic University of California, Berkeley |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Accountant Economist |
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Bergara also served as Minister of Economy and Finance (2013-2015) and as Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance (2005-2008). Since 15 February 2020, he has served as Senator of the Republic for the 49th Legislature of the Chamber of Senators.[1]