Juan Barreto facts for kids
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Juan Barreto
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Barreto in 2005
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| 2nd Metropolitan Mayor of Caracas | |
| In office 31 October 2004 – 7 December 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Alfredo Peña |
| Succeeded by | Antonio Ledezma |
| Deputy of the National Assembly for the Capital District |
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| In office 14 August 2000 – 31 October 2004 |
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Juan Alejandro Barreto Cipriani
7 August 1959 Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela |
| Political party | Fifth Republic Movement (1997-2007) United Socialist Party of Venezuela (2007–2012) REDES (2012-present) |
| Residence | Maracay |
| Alma mater | Central University of Venezuela |
Juan Alejandro Barreto Cipriani was born on August 7, 1959. He is a Venezuelan politician and sociologist. He is best known for serving as the mayor of Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela, from 2004 to 2008. Juan Barreto is a member of the REDES political party.
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Juan Barreto's Political Journey
Starting in Congress
Juan Barreto began his political career in 1998. He was elected to the Venezuelan Chamber of Deputies. This was an important step in his public service.
In July 2000, Barreto was elected to the new Venezuelan National Assembly. This assembly took the place of the Chamber of Deputies. He received many votes, showing strong support from the people. He represented the Venezuelan Capital District. He left this role in October 2004 when he became mayor of Caracas.
Serving as Mayor of Caracas
Juan Barreto became the mayor of Caracas in October 2004. He served in this important position until December 2008. As mayor, he was responsible for leading the city's government.
Other Important Roles
Juan Barreto has studied a lot. He has degrees in journalism and social sciences. He used his skills in communication. He was the director of a newspaper called "Correo del Presidente." He also led the government's information office, OCI. This office is now known as the Ministry of Communication and Information. He also directed Venpres, a news agency. Today, it is called the Agencia Bolivariana de Noticias.
Besides his political work, Barreto is also a professor. He teaches at the Central University of Venezuela. In 2008, he was considered for the World Mayor award. This award recognizes mayors from around the world.
See also
In Spanish: Juan Barreto Cipriani para niños
- Leopoldo López
- Henrique Capriles
