Orlando Jorge Mera
Dominican Republic politician (1966–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Jorge and the second or maternal family name is Mera.
Orlando Jorge Mera (22 November 1966 – 6 June 2022) was a Dominican Republic politician, television host and producer, environmental manager, and lawyer, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources from 16 August 2020 until his assassination on 6 June 2022. He previously served as Director-General of the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications. He was a member of the Modern Revolutionary Party.
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Orlando Jorge Mera | |
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Minister of Environment and Natural Resources | |
In office 16 August 2020 – 6 June 2022 | |
Preceded by | Ángel Estévez |
Succeeded by | Raquel Peña de Antuña (acting)[1] |
Director-General of INDOTEL [es] | |
In office 16 August 2000 – 16 August 2004 | |
Preceded by | Francisco Frías Lara |
Succeeded by | José Alfredo Rizek |
Personal details | |
Born | 22 November 1966 Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic |
Died | 6 June 2022(2022-06-06) (aged 55) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
Manner of death | Assassination by gunshot |
Nationality | Dominican |
Political party | Modern Revolutionary Party (2014–2022) |
Other political affiliations | Dominican Revolutionary Party (prior 2014) |
Spouse | |
Children | 2, including Orlando |
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Occupation | politician, television personality |
Profession | lawyer |
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