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Pablo Longueira
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Longueira in 2011
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| Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism of Chile | |
| In office 18 July 2011 – 29 April 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Juan Andrés Fontaine |
| Succeeded by | Félix de Vicente |
| Member of the Senate of Chile | |
| In office 11 March 2006 – 18 July 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Carlos Bombal |
| Succeeded by | Ena von Baer |
| Constituency | 8th Circumscription |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile | |
| In office 11 March 2002 – 11 March 2006 |
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| Preceded by | María Rozas Velásquez |
| Succeeded by | Karla Rubilar |
| Constituency | 17th District (Conchalí, Huechuraba and Renca) |
| Deputy of the Republic | |
| In office 11 March 1990 – 11 March 2002 |
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| Preceded by | Creation of the position |
| Succeeded by | José Antonio Kast |
| Constituency | 30th District (Buin, Calera de Tango, Paine and San Bernardo) |
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Juan Pablo Longueira Montes
12 August 1958 Osorno, Chile |
| Political party | Independent Democratic Union |
| Spouse | Cecilia Brinkmann Estévez |
| Children | Seven |
| Residence | Santiago, Chile |
| Alma mater | University of Chile |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Civil engineer |
Juan Pablo Longueira Montes (born August 12, 1958) is a Chilean politician and civil engineer. He served as the Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism of Chile from 2011 to 2013.
He was one of the people who helped start the Independent Democratic Union (UDI) political party. Within the UDI, he was known for focusing on helping people in poorer areas.
During the 1980s, he became known for working directly with people in need. He helped those living in informal settlements, showing he cared about their communities.
Before becoming a minister, Longueira was a Senator. He was appointed to the Cabinet by President Sebastián Piñera. He also served as a deputy in the Chilean parliament from 1990 to 2006.
After stepping away from politics in 2013, Longueira announced his return in 2020. He tried to become the leader of the UDI party and run for the Constitutional Convention, but these attempts were not successful. He later ended his membership with the UDI party.
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About Pablo Longueira
Early Life and Education
Juan Pablo Longueira began his political journey in 1981. He was chosen to lead FECECh, a student organization at the University of Chile. This group was created to offer a different voice from the main student federation at the time.
His first important speech at the university was written by his mentor, Jaime Guzmán. In 1986, he took part in a protest against US Senator Ted Kennedy during his visit to Chile.
Political Career Highlights
Longueira has held several important roles in Chilean politics. He was a Deputy for many years, representing different districts. Deputies are like representatives who work in the lower house of the Chilean parliament.
Later, he became a Senator, serving in the upper house. Senators help create and approve laws for the country. His experience as both a Deputy and a Senator gave him a lot of knowledge about how the government works.
In 2011, he was appointed as the Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism. In this role, he was in charge of helping Chile's economy grow and supporting tourism. He worked to create jobs and improve the country's financial health.
Presidential Candidacy
In 2007, Longueira announced he wanted to run for President in the 2009 election. However, he later decided not to continue his campaign.
In 2013, he was again chosen by his party, UDI, to be their candidate for the presidential election. He won the primary election against another candidate, Andrés Allamand, becoming the main candidate for the right-wing group. However, he later withdrew from the race due to personal health reasons.
Return to Politics
After several years away, Longueira announced his return to politics in 2020. He expressed interest in leading the UDI party. On January 6, 2021, he decided to leave the UDI party, where he had been a member for a long time.
He wanted to run as an independent candidate for the Constitutional Convention. This convention was formed to write a new constitution for Chile. However, he was not able to get the necessary support to register his candidacy.
Personal Life
Pablo Longueira is married to Cecilia Brinkmann Estévez. They have seven children together. He is a Roman Catholic.
External links
- Pablo Longueira official site: http://www.longueira.cl (Spanish)
- Senate campaign site (Spanish)
See also
In Spanish: Pablo Longueira para niños
