Jorge Larrañaga
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Jorge Washington Larrañaga Fraga (born August 8, 1956, Paysandú
) is a Uruguay
an politician
. He is a senator (2000-2004, 2005-) and was Intendant
of Paysandú (1990–1999). He was the presidential candidate of the National Party
(Blancos) in 2004.
He took a series of administrative posts in the National Party, culminating in his presidency of the Party's departmental commission in Paysandú (1985–1989).
who was running for presidential candidate that year. Had Ramírez won, it was assumed the National Convention of the National Party would choose Larrañaga as the vice presidential candidate as Ramírez-Larrañaga were seen as a joint ticket.
Soon the National Alliance ("Alianza Nacional")
sector was founded and during the presidency of Jorge Batlle Ibáñez
they became increasingly opponents.
In 2004 he won the internal party election and was chosen as the party's presidential candidate.
who obtained over 50% of the vote.
and Larrañaga was to be the candidate to the vice presidency in the October general elections.
Paysandú
-Transportation:The city is served by Tydeo Larre Borges International Airport.-Climate:Paysandú has a humid subtropical climate, described by the Köppen climate classification as Cfa. Summers are warm to hot and winters are cool, with the occurrence of frosts and fog...
) is a Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
an politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He is a senator (2000-2004, 2005-) and was Intendant
Intendant
The title of intendant has been used in several countries through history. Traditionally, it refers to the holder of a public administrative office...
of Paysandú (1990–1999). He was the presidential candidate of the National Party
National Party (Uruguay)
The National Party , also known as the White Party , is a major right-wing conservative political party in Uruguay, currently the major opposition party to the ruling Frente Amplio government....
(Blancos) in 2004.
Background
Larrañaga grew up and attended school in Paysandú. He studied law at the Universidad de la República and practiced until 1990, specializing in civil and labour law.He took a series of administrative posts in the National Party, culminating in his presidency of the Party's departmental commission in Paysandú (1985–1989).
Prominence in the National Party
Elected "intendente" in 1989, he won a second term in 1994. He unsuccessfully contested internal party elections for vice presidential candidate in 1999. Technically it was Juan Andrés RamírezJuan Andrés Ramírez
Juan Andrés Ramírez is a Uruguayan lawyer and politician.-Background:Juan Andrés Ramírez was born in Montevideo. He studied law, becoming a well-known civil lawyer. He became a member of the National Party...
who was running for presidential candidate that year. Had Ramírez won, it was assumed the National Convention of the National Party would choose Larrañaga as the vice presidential candidate as Ramírez-Larrañaga were seen as a joint ticket.
Soon the National Alliance ("Alianza Nacional")
National Alliance (Uruguay)
The National Alliance is a sector of the National Party .-Leadership:Its leader is Jorge Larrañaga, who ran for President of Uruguay in 2004...
sector was founded and during the presidency of Jorge Batlle Ibáñez
Jorge Batlle Ibáñez
Jorge Luis Batlle Ibáñez is a politician from Uruguay, a member of the Colorado Party. He served as the President of Uruguay from 2000 to 2005....
they became increasingly opponents.
In 2004 he won the internal party election and was chosen as the party's presidential candidate.
2004 Presidential elections
On October 31, 2004 a national election was held. Larrañaga obtained over 34% of the vote. The election was won by Tabaré VázquezTabaré Vázquez
Tabaré Ramón Vázquez Rosas is a former President of Uruguay. A physician by training, he is a member of the leftist Frente Amplo coalition . Vázquez was elected president on October 31, 2004, took office on March 1, 2005, and relinquished the office on March 1, 2010...
who obtained over 50% of the vote.
2009
In June 2009, he run again in the internal party election looking to be presidential candidate. This election was won by Luis Alberto LacalleLuis Alberto Lacalle
Luis Alberto Lacalle de Herrera is a Uruguayan lawyer and politician who served as President of Uruguay from 1990 to 1995.-Background:His mother, María Hortensia de Herrera de Lacalle, was the daughter of the Blanco political leader Luis Alberto de Herrera, after whom Lacalle was named. Luis...
and Larrañaga was to be the candidate to the vice presidency in the October general elections.