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Ricardo Ehrlich
Uruguayan biologist and political figure
Ricardo Mario Ehrlich (Montevideo, born 4 November 1948) is a Uruguayan biologist and a political figure.
Ricardo Mario Ehrlich | |
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Ricardo Ehrlich in 2007 | |
| Municipal Intendant of Montevideo | |
| In office April 1, 2005 – 2010 | |
| President | Tabaré Vázquez |
| Preceded by | Mariano Arana |
| Succeeded by | Hyara Rodríguez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1948-11-04) November 4, 1948 (age 75) Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Political party | Broad Front |
| Spouse | Verónica Etchart |
| Children | Lucía y Leticia |
| Alma mater | Université Louis Pasteur |
| Occupation | Political, engineer |
| Awards | Premio Legión del Libro |
From 2005 until 2010 he was Mayor (styled Intendente Municipal in Uruguayan vernacular Spanish) of Montevideo. He is from the prominent local Jewish community.
Ehrlich was a student militant who was jailed under the Presidency of Juan Maria Bordaberry who led a coup in 1973 to reinforce his rule at a time of great social tension. Subsequently, on his release in 1973, Ehrlich spent many years in exile in Europe.
By profession Ehrlich is a leading biochemist in Uruguay.
In 2005 Ehrlich stood for the leftist Frente Amplio in Montevideo's mayoral elections and won, gaining 60.9% of the vote. His nearest rival, for the Colorado Party, was Pedro Bordaberry, a son of former President Juan Maria Bordaberry, who scored 26.9%.
He was longlisted for the 2008 World Mayor award.
On March 1, 2010, new president José Mujica appointed him Minister of Education.
