Pablo Longueira

Juan Pablo Longueira Montes (born August 12, 1958) is a Chilean politician and civil engineer who served as Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism of Chile from 2011 to 2013. He was a founding member of the Independent Democratic Union (UDI) being very close to Jaime Guzmán.

Within the UDI he led the social-conservative camp, which coexisted with Jovino Novoa's liberal-conservative faction. The faction led by Longueira was characterised by its political work in poor sectors. His first speech at University of Chile Student Federation was written by his mentor Jaime Guzmán. In 1986 he led a picket against US senator Ted Kennedy who was visiting Chile.

In connection to his ministerial work during the first Piñera administration Longuera is facing corruption charges, including bribery (cohecho) and tax evasion (delito tributario).

Seven years after his retirement from politics in 2020 Longueira announced his return to politics and his intention run for the presidency of UDI. Longueira failed however to find support from the president of UDI to inscribe his candidacy. Longueira accuses a political maneuver on part of UDI's leadership. According to pundit Víctor Muñoz the renunciation of Longueira reflects a decline of the leadership of the UDI founders.

He is married to Cecilia Brinkmann Estévez and has seven children. Longueira is a Roman Catholic.