Jorge Aguado facts for kids
Jorge Rubén Aguado (born November 6, 1925 – died July 12, 2019) was an important politician from Argentina. He was known for his work in farming and agriculture, as well as his roles in government.
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Leading Farmers and Ranchers
Jorge Aguado was a strong leader for people working in agriculture. He was president of the Confederation of Rural Associations of Buenos Aires and La Pampa (Carbap) from 1974 to 1978. After that, he led the Argentine Rural Confederations (CRA) from 1978 to 1981.
He made a lasting impact on farming organizations. Carbap remembered Aguado as someone who helped train new leaders. They also said he was a "defender of agricultural production." This means he believed farming was key to Argentina's growth. In 2007, Carbap gave him an award called "Pilares de Carbap" (Pillars of Carbap).
Many farm leaders remember that Aguado strongly disagreed with the government's price control policy in 1974. This policy tried to set limits on how much things could cost. Aguado often said, "Principles are not negotiable." He taught this idea to many new farmers and ranchers.
Working in Government
Because of his leadership in farming, Jorge Aguado was asked to join the government. He became the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock under President Roberto Eduardo Viola.
Later, Aguado served as the Governor of Buenos Aires Province. He held this important position until December 1983.
Political Career
As a politician, Aguado was a National Deputy for the Union of the Democratic Center party. He represented the Buenos Aires Province in Congress from 1989 to 1993.
During his time as a Deputy, he strongly supported free trade. This means he believed in allowing goods to be bought and sold between countries without many limits. He also supported private initiative. This refers to businesses and projects run by individuals or companies, not the government.
Private Business Work
In the 1990s, Jorge Aguado also worked in the private business world. He was the vice-president of the Socma group, which was run by Francisco Macri. One of his jobs there was overseeing the Correo Argentino, which is the national postal service of Argentina.
Later Life
Jorge Aguado passed away on July 12, 2019, in Buenos Aires. He was 93 years old. He was buried in the Pilar Memorial.
See also
In Spanish: Jorge Aguado para niños
