Mario Ferreiro facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mario Ferreiro
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Ferreiro in 2015
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| Mayor of Asunción | |
| In office December 19, 2015 – December 20, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Arnaldo Samaniego |
| Succeeded by | Óscar Rodríguez |
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| Born | May 30, 1959 Asunción, Paraguay |
| Political party | Avanza País |
| Alma mater | National University of Asuncion |
Mario Aníbal Ferreiro Sanabria was born on May 30, 1959. He is a well-known person from Paraguay. He has worked as a television host. He has also been involved in politics.
Mario Ferreiro served as the mayor of Asunción. Asunción is the capital city of Paraguay. He was mayor from 2015 to 2019.
Early Life and Education
Mario Ferreiro's parents were involved in politics. He went to the National University of Asuncion. He also studied in the United States. These experiences helped him prepare for his career.
Career in Media
Mario Ferreiro started his career in media in 1979. He worked as a journalist for radio and newspapers. In 1980, he became a television host. He hosted popular TV shows on SNT.
Some of his famous shows include La mañana de cada día. He hosted this show from 2003 to 2012. Another show he hosted was 24 Horas. Besides TV, he has also written books. These books include short stories and jokes.
Political Journey
Mario Ferreiro became a presidential candidate in 2013. He ran with a group called Avanza País. This group is known for its ideas that focus on social progress. In the elections that year, he received 5.88% of the votes.
Later, he was elected as the mayor of Asunción. He served the city from December 2015 to December 2019. As mayor, he worked to improve the capital city.
External Links
- Official campaign website: http://marioferreiro.com.py
See also
In Spanish: Mario Ferreiro para niños
