Juan Barreto facts for kids
Juan Alejandro Barreto Cipriani, born on August 7, 1959, is a Venezuelan politician and sociologist. He served 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
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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 |
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Political Career of Juan Barreto
Early Political Steps
Juan Barreto began his political journey in 1998. He was elected to the Venezuelan Chamber of Deputies. This was an important part of the country's government.
Serving in the National Assembly
On July 30, 2000, Barreto was elected to the new National Assembly. This group took the place of the Chamber of Deputies. He received many votes, showing strong support from the people. He represented the Capital District of Venezuela. He left this role in October 2004. This was because he was elected as the mayor of Caracas.
Time as Mayor of Caracas
As mayor of Caracas, Juan Barreto faced some challenges. He had disagreements with other mayors in the city. For example, in 2006, he spoke out against mayors Leopoldo López and Henrique Capriles.
Other Achievements and Roles
Education and Media Work
Juan Barreto has degrees in journalism and social sciences. This means he studied how to report news and how societies work. He was also in charge of a newspaper called "Correo del Presidente." He directed the Central Office of Information (OCI), which is now the Ministry of Communication and Information. He also led the news agency Venpres, now known as ABN.
Teaching and Recognition
Besides his political and media work, Barreto is a professor. He teaches at the Central University of Venezuela. In 2008, he was considered for the World Mayor award. This award recognizes mayors who have done great things for their cities.
See also
- Leopoldo López
- Henrique Capriles
