Ricardo Ehrlich
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Ricardo Ehrlich is a Uruguayan
engineer anda political figure.
Since 2005 he has been Mayor
(styled Intendente Municipal in Uruguayan vernacular Spanish) of Montevideo
. He is from the prominent local Jewish community.
Ehrlich was a student militant who was jailed under the Presidency of Juan Maria Bordaberry
who led a coup in 1973 to reinforce his rule at a time of great social tension. Subsequently, on his release in 1973, Ehrlich spent many years in exile in Europe.
By profession Ehrlich is a leading biochemist
in Uruguay.
In 2005 Ehrlich stood for the leftist Frente Amplio
in Montevideo
's mayoral elections and won, gaining 60.9% of the vote. His nearest rival, for the Colorado Party
, was Pedro Bordaberry
, a son of former President Juan Maria Bordaberry
, who scored 26.9%.
He was longlisted for the 2008 World Mayor
award.
On March 1, 2010 new president José Mujica
gave him the responsibility of the Ministry of Education.
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
engineer anda political figure.
Since 2005 he has been Mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
(styled Intendente Municipal in Uruguayan vernacular Spanish) of Montevideo
Montevideo
Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento...
. He is from the prominent local Jewish community.
Ehrlich was a student militant who was jailed under the Presidency of Juan Maria Bordaberry
Juan María Bordaberry
Juan María Bordaberry Arocena was a Uruguayan politician and cattle rancher, who first served as President from 1972 until 1976, including as a dictator from 1973 until his ouster in a 1976 coup...
who led a coup in 1973 to reinforce his rule at a time of great social tension. Subsequently, on his release in 1973, Ehrlich spent many years in exile in Europe.
By profession Ehrlich is a leading biochemist
Biochemist
Biochemists are scientists who are trained in biochemistry. Typical biochemists study chemical processes and chemical transformations in living organisms. The prefix of "bio" in "biochemist" can be understood as a fusion of "biological chemist."-Role:...
in Uruguay.
In 2005 Ehrlich stood for the leftist Frente Amplio
Broad Front (Uruguay)
The Broad Front is a Uruguayan left-wing coalition of political parties. It is led by Jorge Brovetto. Frente Amplio has close ties with PIT-CNT trade union and the cooperative housing movement.-History:...
in Montevideo
Montevideo
Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento...
's mayoral elections and won, gaining 60.9% of the vote. His nearest rival, for the Colorado Party
Colorado Party (Uruguay)
The Colorado Party is a political party in Uruguay.- Aims :It unites Conservative, Moderate and Social democratic groups. It was the dominant party of government almost without exception during the stabilisation of the Uruguayan republic....
, was Pedro Bordaberry
Pedro Bordaberry
Juan Pedro Bordaberry Herrán is a Uruguayan political figure. He is the current President of the Colorado Party-Early life:Bordaberry was educated at The British Schools of Montevideo, gaining fluency in English...
, a son of former President Juan Maria Bordaberry
Juan María Bordaberry
Juan María Bordaberry Arocena was a Uruguayan politician and cattle rancher, who first served as President from 1972 until 1976, including as a dictator from 1973 until his ouster in a 1976 coup...
, who scored 26.9%.
He was longlisted for the 2008 World Mayor
World Mayor
World Mayor is a biennial award organized by The City Mayors Foundation since 2004. It intends to raise the profile of mayors worldwide, as well as honour those who have served their communities well and who have contributed to the well-being of cities, nationally and internationally...
award.
On March 1, 2010 new president José Mujica
José Mujica
José Alberto "Pepe" Mujica Cordano is a Uruguayan politician and former guerrilla fighter, a member of the Broad Front and current President of Uruguay....
gave him the responsibility of the Ministry of Education.