About Álvaro García
Born 1961. Álvaro García is an Uruguayan economist and politician.
Álvaro García Rodríguez (born 19 September 1961) is a Uruguayan politician.
Background
He has a professional background in both private and public sector appointments in finance and planning.
García also taught at two Uruguayan universities for a number of years.
He is a member of the Uruguayan Socialist Party.
Political role
He was Minister of Economy and Finance in the Frente Amplio Government of President of Uruguay Tabaré Vázquez, having taken office on 18 September 2008.
When García came to office, it was thought likely that he would follow broadly the policies of his predecessor, Danilo Astori.
As of 1 March 2015, President Tabaré Vázquez appointed him as head of the Office of Planning and Budget.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Álvaro García?
Uruguayan politician
When was Álvaro García born?
Álvaro García was born on 19 September 1961 in Montevideo.
What is Álvaro García's occupation?
Álvaro García is an economist and politician.
What nationality is Álvaro García?
Álvaro García is Uruguayan.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Álvaro García Rodríguez
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Álvaro García. https://biography.guide/alvaro-garcia/
MLA: "Álvaro García." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alvaro-garcia/.
Chicago: "Álvaro García." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alvaro-garcia/.
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