Luis Antonio Hierro López
Uruguayan politician and diplomat
Luis Antonio Hierro López (born June 6, 1947) is a Uruguayan politician. He was the 13th vice president of Uruguay from 2000 to 2005 under Jorge Batlle. He was a member of the Colorado Party. Hierro López was National Representative, Senator and as Ministry of the Interior. He also was President of the Chamber of Representatives.[1]
Luis Hierro López | |
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13th Vice President of Uruguay | |
In office 1 March 2000 – 1 March 2005 | |
President | Jorge Batlle |
Preceded by | Hugo Fernández Faingold |
Succeeded by | Rodolfo Nin Novoa |
Uruguay Ambassador to Peru | |
Assumed office 22 March 2021 | |
Preceded by | Carlos Barros |
Minister of the Interior of Uruguay | |
In office 2 February 1998 – 9 October 1998 | |
Preceded by | Didier Opertti |
Succeeded by | Guillermo Stirling |
Senator of Uruguay | |
In office 15 February 1995 – 15 February 2000 | |
President of the Chamber of Representatives | |
In office 1 March 1989 – 15 February 1990 | |
Representative of Uruguay for Montevideo | |
In office 14 February 1985 – 15 February 1995 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Luis Antonio Hierro López 6 January 1947 Montevideo, Uruguay |
Political party | Colorado Party |
Spouse(s) | Ligia Almitrán Penza |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Instituto de Profesores Artigas |