Carolina Cosse facts for kids
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Carolina Cosse
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Cosse in 2024
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| 19th Vice President of Uruguay | |
| Assumed office 1 March 2025 |
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| President | Yamandú Orsi |
| Preceded by | Beatriz Argimón |
| 24th Intendant of Montevideo | |
| In office 27 November 2020 – 8 July 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Christian Di Candia |
| Succeeded by | Mauricio Zunino |
| Senator of Uruguay | |
| In office 15 February 2020 – 20 November 2020 |
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| Minister of Industry, Energy and Mining | |
| In office 2 March 2015 – 23 January 2019 |
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| President | Tabaré Vázquez |
| Preceded by | Roberto Kreimerman |
| Succeeded by | Guillermo Moncecchi |
| President of ANTEL | |
| In office May 2010 – 28 February 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Beno Ruchansky |
| Succeeded by | Andrés Tolosa |
| Director of the Information Technology Division of the Intendancy of Montevideo | |
| In office 2007–2010 |
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Ana Carolina Cosse Garrido
25 December 1961 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Political party | Broad Front |
| Children | Rodrigo, Ángeles |
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| Alma mater | University of the Republic |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Electrical engineer Mathematical engineer |
Ana Carolina Cosse Garrido (born on December 25, 1961) is an engineer and politician from Uruguay. She is set to become the Vice President of Uruguay in 2025, after winning the 2024 general election. Before this, she was the Intendant of Montevideo (like a mayor) from November 2020 until July 2024.
Carolina Cosse is a member of the Broad Front political party. She also served as the Minister of Industry, Energy, and Mining from 2015 to 2019. In 2019, she was elected to the Senate of Uruguay, which is part of the country's parliament.
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Her Early Life and Education
Carolina Cosse was born and grew up in Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay. Her father, Villanueva Cosse, was a history professor and actor. Her mother was Zulma Garrido.
She studied at Primary School N.º 117. In 1991, she earned a degree in electrical engineering from the University of the Republic. While in college, she joined a youth political group called the Union of Communist Youth. Later, in 2009, she also earned a master's degree in mathematical engineering.
After finishing her studies, Carolina Cosse worked for several private companies like Siemens, Claro, and Verizon. She also helped government groups with technology projects. For example, she helped design a special cabling system for the Ministry of Foreign Relations.
Starting Her Political Journey
Carolina Cosse's political career began in 2007. She became the director of the Information Technology Division for the city government of Montevideo. One of her big projects was setting up the city's Metropolitan Transportation System (STM) using new technology.
In 2010, the President of Uruguay, José Mujica, chose her to be the president of Antel. Antel is Uruguay's national telecommunications company. She held this important job until 2015.
In 2015, she became the Minister of Industry, Energy, and Mining. During her time as minister, a large data center was built, and a special underwater cable was installed to connect Uruguay to the United States for better internet.
Running for President in 2019
In 2018, people started talking about Carolina Cosse as a possible candidate for president or vice president in the upcoming 2019 election. She announced that she would run in the primary elections for her party, the Broad Front.
In the primary election held in June 2019, she came in second place. The winner, Daniel Martínez, became the Broad Front's presidential candidate. After the primaries, Carolina Cosse decided to run for a seat in the Senate of Uruguay. She was elected and started her term as a Senator in February 2020.
Becoming Intendant of Montevideo (2020–2024)
Even before she took her seat in the Senate, there were talks that Carolina Cosse might run to become the Intendant of Montevideo. This role is like being the mayor of the capital city. In January 2020, her party officially nominated her for the position.
Carolina Cosse won the municipal election in 2020. She became the Intendant of Montevideo on November 26, 2020. She took over from the previous Intendant, Christian Di Candia.
In 2023, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres chose Carolina Cosse to be part of his special group that advises on local and regional governments.
The 2024 Presidential Election
In 2023, many groups within the Broad Front party supported Carolina Cosse for the 2024 presidential primaries. On November 8, 2023, she officially announced her candidacy for president.
In the Broad Front primary election in June 2024, Carolina Cosse lost to Yamandú Orsi. However, Orsi then chose her to be his running mate for the general election. This meant she would be the candidate for Vice President.
On July 8, 2024, she resigned from her role as Intendant of Montevideo to focus on the vice-presidential campaign. She was replaced by Marcelo Zunino.
Carolina Cosse was officially nominated as the vice-presidential candidate by the Broad Front party on August 3. She became the Vice President-elect after Yamandú Orsi won the final round of the 2024 general election.
Her Family Life
Carolina Cosse has two children, a son named Rodrigo and a daughter named Ángeles. She is also a fan of the football club Club Nacional de Football.
See also
In Spanish: Carolina Cosse para niños
