Ángel Velásquez
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Ángel Javier Velásquez Quesquén (born 12 March 1960 in Etén, Peru
) is a Peruvian
politician (APRA
). From 2009 to 2010 he was the Prime Minister of Peru
. Velásquez is a four-term Congressman
representing Lambayeque
; he was President of Congress
for the 2008–2009 term.
In 1987 Javier Velásquez graduated with a law degree from the National University Pedro Ruiz Gallo. Since 1987 he has been a designate lecturer at the Higher Institute of Technology "República Federal de Alemania" in Chiclayo
. From 1991 to 1992 he was head of the public register of the North Eastern region of Marañón
. From 1997 to 2003 he additionally studied for a Master of Laws with focus on Constitutional law at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. Velásquez was a lecturer (Professor) at the Private University Chiclaya in 2000/2001 and at the University of San Martín de Porres in 2006 and in 2007/2008, teaching constitutional law. Currently he is studying for a Doctor of Laws from the prestigious National University of San Marcos
.
Javier Velásquez started his career in the social-democratic Aprista Party
becoming General Secretary of the Executive Committee of the party in Lambayeque Region
in 1992 serving until 1994. 1995 he was elected to the Congress
for his first five-year term, being re-elected in 2001, 2006 and 2011. From 1999 to 2004 he was Vice-president of the Political Commission on the national level of APRA. In June 2004 he chaired the organising committee for the XXII National Congress of the party, at which he was elected to the national Political Steering Committee. Since March 2010 he is chairman of the political steering committee.
On 11 July 2009, President Alan García named him as prime minister during the controversy surrounding indigenous clashes with the government when 34 people died. He was sworn-in at 8:00 pm on 12 July 2009. The appointment of Velásquez, considered a party loyalist, was seen by pundits as an attempt by García to tighten his grip on power for his final term. It is considered a reversal after appointing the leftist Yehude Simon
, Velásquez's predecessor. Velásquez is the third person to hold the office in nine months. Garcia, whose approval rating was 21 percent, also replaced the ministers of defense, justice, agriculture and the interior.
Velásquez is considered a governing party insider and served in Congress for 14 years. He is thought to be an adept negotiator.
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Etén District
Etén District is one of twenty districts of the province Chiclayo in Peru.-References:...
) is a Peruvian
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
politician (APRA
American Popular Revolutionary Alliance
The Alianza Popular Revolucionaria Americana is a centre-left Peruvian political party.At the legislative elections held on 9 April 2006, the party won 22.6% of the popular vote and 36 out of 120 seats in the Congress of the Republic...
). From 2009 to 2010 he was the Prime Minister of Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
. Velásquez is a four-term Congressman
Congress of Peru
The Congress of the Republic of Peru or the National Congress of Peru is the unicameral body that assumes legislative power in Peru.Congress consists of 130 members of congress , who are elected for five year periods in office on a proportional representation basis...
representing Lambayeque
Lambayeque Region
Lambayeque is a region in northwestern Peru known for its rich Moche and Chimú historical past. The region's name originates from the ancient pre-Inca civilization of the Lambayeque.-Etymology:...
; he was President of Congress
Congress of Peru
The Congress of the Republic of Peru or the National Congress of Peru is the unicameral body that assumes legislative power in Peru.Congress consists of 130 members of congress , who are elected for five year periods in office on a proportional representation basis...
for the 2008–2009 term.
In 1987 Javier Velásquez graduated with a law degree from the National University Pedro Ruiz Gallo. Since 1987 he has been a designate lecturer at the Higher Institute of Technology "República Federal de Alemania" in Chiclayo
Chiclayo
Chiclayo is the capital city of the Lambayeque region in northern Peru. It is located 13 kilometers inland from the Pacific coast and 770 kilometers from the nation's capital, Lima...
. From 1991 to 1992 he was head of the public register of the North Eastern region of Marañón
Marañón Province
The Marañón Province is one of eleven provinces of the Huánuco Region in Peru. The capital of this province is the city of Huacrachuco. The province has a population of 23,000 inhabitants as of 2002.-Boundaries:...
. From 1997 to 2003 he additionally studied for a Master of Laws with focus on Constitutional law at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. Velásquez was a lecturer (Professor) at the Private University Chiclaya in 2000/2001 and at the University of San Martín de Porres in 2006 and in 2007/2008, teaching constitutional law. Currently he is studying for a Doctor of Laws from the prestigious National University of San Marcos
National University of San Marcos
The National University of San Marcos is the most important and respected higher-education institution in Peru. Its main campus, the University City, is located in Lima...
.
Javier Velásquez started his career in the social-democratic Aprista Party
American Popular Revolutionary Alliance
The Alianza Popular Revolucionaria Americana is a centre-left Peruvian political party.At the legislative elections held on 9 April 2006, the party won 22.6% of the popular vote and 36 out of 120 seats in the Congress of the Republic...
becoming General Secretary of the Executive Committee of the party in Lambayeque Region
Lambayeque Region
Lambayeque is a region in northwestern Peru known for its rich Moche and Chimú historical past. The region's name originates from the ancient pre-Inca civilization of the Lambayeque.-Etymology:...
in 1992 serving until 1994. 1995 he was elected to the Congress
Congress of Peru
The Congress of the Republic of Peru or the National Congress of Peru is the unicameral body that assumes legislative power in Peru.Congress consists of 130 members of congress , who are elected for five year periods in office on a proportional representation basis...
for his first five-year term, being re-elected in 2001, 2006 and 2011. From 1999 to 2004 he was Vice-president of the Political Commission on the national level of APRA. In June 2004 he chaired the organising committee for the XXII National Congress of the party, at which he was elected to the national Political Steering Committee. Since March 2010 he is chairman of the political steering committee.
On 11 July 2009, President Alan García named him as prime minister during the controversy surrounding indigenous clashes with the government when 34 people died. He was sworn-in at 8:00 pm on 12 July 2009. The appointment of Velásquez, considered a party loyalist, was seen by pundits as an attempt by García to tighten his grip on power for his final term. It is considered a reversal after appointing the leftist Yehude Simon
Yehude Simon
Yehude Simon Munaro is a Peruvian politician and former Prime Minister of Peru.-Early life and family:He is of Jewish and Italian descent and was born in Lima. When he was a child his family moved to Chiclayo to further a business selling shoes...
, Velásquez's predecessor. Velásquez is the third person to hold the office in nine months. Garcia, whose approval rating was 21 percent, also replaced the ministers of defense, justice, agriculture and the interior.
Velásquez is considered a governing party insider and served in Congress for 14 years. He is thought to be an adept negotiator.
External links
- Official Congressional Site
- Presentation on the Peruvian Aprista Party site
- Resume on the National Electoral Panel (JNE) site
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