Jorge Lepra facts for kids
Jorge Alberto Lepra Loiodice (born September 4, 1942 – died January 4, 2016) was an important person from Uruguay. He worked as a diplomat, which means he represented his country in other nations, and also as a politician, helping to lead his own country.
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Early Life and Career
Jorge Lepra was born in Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay. Before he became involved in politics, he had a career in business. He worked for different companies, including a well-known one called Texaco. When he entered politics, he was considered "politically independent." This means he didn't belong to a specific political party.
Jorge Lepra passed away in Montevideo on January 4, 2016, when he was 73 years old. He died because of heart problems.
Serving His Country
Jorge Lepra held several important jobs for the government of Uruguay. These roles allowed him to serve his country both at home and abroad.
Minister of Industry
From March 2005 to March 2008, Jorge Lepra was the Minister of Industry for Uruguay. A minister is a high-ranking official in the government, usually in charge of a specific area. As Minister of Industry, he was responsible for everything related to factories, businesses, and making things in Uruguay. He worked under the government of President of Uruguay Tabaré Vázquez. He left this job to take on a new role as an ambassador.
Ambassador to France
After his time as Minister, Jorge Lepra became Uruguay's Ambassador to France. He served in this role from March 2008 until 2010. An ambassador is a diplomat who lives in another country and represents their home country there. Their job is to build good relationships and handle official business between the two nations.
See also
In Spanish: Jorge Lepra para niños
- Politics of Uruguay
