Domingo Bordaberry

Domingo Bordaberry Elizondo (1889–1952), sometimes credited as Domingo Borda Berry, was a Uruguayan lawyer who served as a Senator in the country's legislature. His son, Juan María Bordaberry became President of Uruguay in 1972 In 1925, he gave an address in front of the country's president and the visiting Prince of Wales. and also acted somewhat as a bridge to the National Party, strongly identifying with the party's policies, a leading party member Benito Nardone, and the defence of rural interests. He was particularly linked with the 'riverista' current of opinion within the Colorado Party (Uruguay), although his record for political cooperation reached much beyond that party. With Nardone, he was also heavily involved in the development of radio broadcasting for rural Uruguay, as co-owner of CX 4 Radio Rural.

Personal life and death

Bordaberry's son Juan María Bordaberry served with him in a prominent ruralist organization and later became President of Uruguay in 1972. His grandson, Pedro Bordaberry was a minister in the government of Jorge Batlle. Another grandson, Santiago Bordaberry, was also a prominent rural leader.

Bordaberry died in 1952.

Political legacy

In contrast to much Montevideo-based political life, Bordaberry succeeded by bridging the gap between the opposing National (Blanco) and Colorado parties. His son Juan María Bordaberry and his grandson Pedro Bordaberry displayed similar penchants for drawing support from diverse parts of the Uruguayan political spectrum. This helped bolster the reach of Colorado Party. It was particularly relevant in the second round of recent Presidential elections, between the National and Colorado Parties, which was made more acute by the increased electoral support for the Frente Amplio party.