Carlos Bruce
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Carlos Ricardo Bruce Montes de Oca (born 24 February 1957 in Lima) is a Peru
vian politician.
Bruce graduated from the Economic Faculty of the University of Lima
. From 1998 to 2000, he was the president of the Peruvian Exporters' association ADEX.
In early 2000 he joined the party We Are Peru of Lima's charismatic mayor Alberto Andrade
, which he left later in the same year. In 2001 he became the campaign manager for Possible Peru (PP) of successful presidential candidate Alejandro Toledo
in Lima
. In President Toledo's administration, Bruce held different important posts: Presidency minister from mid-2001 to mid-2002 and Minister of Housing, Construction and Sanitation from July 2002 through October 2005. From 2002 to 2005 he was a General secretary of PP party. He was the candidate to Second Vice-President on the party's ticket in the 2006 national election
, but the candidacy was withdrawn following disputes between presidential candidate Rafael Belaúnde Aubry and the party's core.
Since September 2005 he has been a member of the party's national political commission. In 2006 Bruce was elected to the Congress
representing Lima
for the 2006-2011 term. 2010/11 he managed the campaign of Toledo
for a second presidential term, endorsed by Possible Peru Alliance
with himself being Toledo's running mate as candidate for First vice president. Toledo's presidential bid was unsuccessful, but Carlos Bruce was re-elected Congressman for another 5-year term. On July 29 2011, he was accused for a dishonor for his political party and has been suspended being independent in congress. Now Possible Peru has decreased from 21 to 20 members of the political party in congress.
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
vian politician.
Bruce graduated from the Economic Faculty of the University of Lima
University of Lima
The University of Lima is a private university in Lima, the capital of Peru. It was founded in 1962. The decision to create the University of Lima was made in the early 1960s by a group of university professors, along with important commerce and industry representatives. It started with only 120...
. From 1998 to 2000, he was the president of the Peruvian Exporters' association ADEX.
In early 2000 he joined the party We Are Peru of Lima's charismatic mayor Alberto Andrade
Alberto Andrade
Alberto Manuel Andrade Carmona was a Peruvian politician, born in Lima and mayor of that city from 1996 to 2002....
, which he left later in the same year. In 2001 he became the campaign manager for Possible Peru (PP) of successful presidential candidate Alejandro Toledo
Alejandro Toledo
Alejandro Celestino Toledo Manrique is a politician who was President of Peru from 2001 to 2006. He was elected in April 2001, defeating former President Alan García...
in Lima
Lima
Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central part of the country, on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima...
. In President Toledo's administration, Bruce held different important posts: Presidency minister from mid-2001 to mid-2002 and Minister of Housing, Construction and Sanitation from July 2002 through October 2005. From 2002 to 2005 he was a General secretary of PP party. He was the candidate to Second Vice-President on the party's ticket in the 2006 national election
Peruvian national election, 2006
The first round of the 2006 Peruvian national election was held on April 9, 2006 to elect the President of the Republic, two Vice-Presidents, 120 Members of Congress, and five Peruvian members of the Andean Parliament , for the 2006-2011 period.No single presidential ticket obtained more than half...
, but the candidacy was withdrawn following disputes between presidential candidate Rafael Belaúnde Aubry and the party's core.
Since September 2005 he has been a member of the party's national political commission. In 2006 Bruce was elected to the Congress
Congress of Peru
The Congress of the Republic of Peru or the National Congress of Peru is the unicameral body that assumes legislative power in Peru.Congress consists of 130 members of congress , who are elected for five year periods in office on a proportional representation basis...
representing Lima
Lima
Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central part of the country, on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima...
for the 2006-2011 term. 2010/11 he managed the campaign of Toledo
Peruvian general election, 2011
The Peruvian general election, 2011 took place on 10 April 2011. Since no candidate received more than half of all valid votes, a second round was necessary to determine the winner. This second round took place on 5 June and determined the successor of Alan García, as well as 130 members of the...
for a second presidential term, endorsed by Possible Peru Alliance
Possible Peru Alliance
The Possible Peru Alliance is an electoral alliance in Peru formed for the general election, 2011, dominated by the eponymous party Possible Peru and led by presidential candidate and ex-president Alejandro Toledo.- Constituent Parties :...
with himself being Toledo's running mate as candidate for First vice president. Toledo's presidential bid was unsuccessful, but Carlos Bruce was re-elected Congressman for another 5-year term. On July 29 2011, he was accused for a dishonor for his political party and has been suspended being independent in congress. Now Possible Peru has decreased from 21 to 20 members of the political party in congress.